Linux Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Linux Administrator in Colorado Springs, CO, to support a Federal Program. The role involves managing RHEL infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and implementing security measures. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience with Linux systems and an active Secret Clearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

Sick Leave if required by law

Holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in related field.
• Experience as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat Systems.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain RHEL-based server infrastructure.
• Monitor and evaluate system performance to detect and resolve bottlenecks.
• Create and update comprehensive documentation for system configurations.

Skills

System Administration

RHEL Management

Troubleshooting

Security Incident Investigation

Vulnerability Assessment

Job description

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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Linux Administrator to join a Federal Program located in Colorado Springs, CO. The Linux Administrator will support National Security by managing and maintaining the RHEL infrastructure.

Responsibilities of the Linux Administrator include:

• Oversee and maintain RHEL-based server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• Handle system administration duties for RHEL 7.x/8.x, covering setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
• Monitor and evaluate system performance to detect and resolve bottlenecks, implementing strategies to boost efficiency and reliability.
• Perform system backup and recovery tasks to ensure data protection and high availability.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to meet business needs and enhance the RHEL server environment.
• Create and update comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Carry out vulnerability assessments using tools like Tenable, HP WebInspect, and similar platforms.
• Investigate security incidents, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies, implementing both proactive and reactive security measures.
  
  

Qualifications for the Linux Administrator include:

• 7+ years of experience in related field
• Demonstrated experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat Systems.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance
  
  

Compensation for the Linux Administrator includes:

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
  
  

This job opens for applications on 3/31/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

RHEL Admin, RHEL Administrator, Red Hat, Redhat, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Tenable, HP WebInspect, RHEL Infrastructure, RHEL Environment, System Administration, Operations, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Security, Mission Systems, Performance, Colorado Springs, CO, Secret, Secret Clearance, Cleared, TS, Top Secret, TSSCI, Network Security, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, Server Management, Patch Management, Data Protection, High Availability, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Mitigation, System Performance, Documentation, System Backup, Recovery Operations, Hardware Solutions, Software Solutions, System Monitoring, Efficiency Enhancement, Reliability Improvement, Security Incident Investigation, Proactive Measures, Reactive Measures

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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