Application Administrator – Linux

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC is looking for a skilled Linux Application Administrator to provide technical support on a federal government IT program in Tampa, FL. Responsibilities include administering Linux-hosted applications, ensuring STIG compliance, and serving as a technical escalation point. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in Linux/RHEL application administration and knowledge of Apache, Tomcat, and cybersecurity compliance. This is a full-time position with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or RHCE certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux/RHEL application administration.
• Hands-on expertise with Apache, Tomcat, and LDAP required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical operations for enterprise Linux applications.
• Collaborate with and support junior administrators.
• Administer Apache, Tomcat, and conduct patch management.

Skills

Linux/Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Apache

Tomcat

LDAP

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree OR RHCE certification

Tools

Splunk

Oracle Unified Directory

Red Hat SSO

Job description

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time Core business hours with on-call availability

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Linux Application Administrator to provide technical support for RHEL-based enterprise application environments on a federal government IT program. You will administer Linux-hosted applications and services, collaborate with team members, ensure STIG compliance, and serve as a technical escalation point for Linux environment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical operations for enterprise Linux application administration in a federal IT environment
• Collaborate with and support junior Linux administrators
• Execute deployment, patching, monitoring, and incident response for RHEL-hosted applications
• Administer Apache, Tomcat, LDAP, Oracle Unified Directory, and Red Hat SSO
• Maintain STIG configurations and drive cybersecurity compliance across Linux systems
• Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and technical documentation
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and technology refresh planning for Linux environments
• Serve as a technical escalation point for Linux environment issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR RHCE certification
• Minimum 5 years of Linux/RHEL application administration
• Hands‑on expertise with Apache, Tomcat, LDAP, and enterprise directory services
• Experience with security hardening, STIG compliance, and patch management on Linux

Preferred Qualifications

• RHCSA or RHCE certification
• Experience with Splunk or similar log management/SIEM platforms
• Cloud infrastructure experience (OCI, AWS, or Azure)
• Background in federal IT with DoD security compliance requirements

Certifications

• RHCE preferred or required in lieu of degree
• Security+ or DoD 8570 baseline a plus
• Active or obtainable DoD Secret clearance; T5 may be required