Linux Administrator

HonorVet Technologies; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid: 2 days onsite

12-month contract

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies seeks an experienced Linux Administrator to manage enterprise Linux infrastructure, focusing on security, automation, and operational health. The role involves CIS remediation, Puppet/Ansible automation, and coordinating with multiple teams.

You will own day-to-day operations of the Linux Center of Expertise, ensuring timely remediation and compliance while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangement with two days onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise Linux infrastructure.
• Strong focus on security remediation and compliance.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks using configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead CIS Level 1/2 remediation for RHEL 8/9.
• Coordinate with owners, infra, security teams for remediation.
• Track progress and manage dependencies and exceptions.
• Prioritize remediation based on security SLAs.
• Validate remediation effectiveness and maintain docs.

Skills

Linux administration

Security remediation

Automation

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

HonorVet Technologies is a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you are headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring. I came across your profile, and something stood out.

Duration: 12 Months

Hybrid: Two Days Onsite

W2 Only

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator with deep expertise in enterprise Linux infrastructure, security, and automation. This role is ideal for a skilled professional who can independently manage complex Linux environments while maintaining clear communication with internal customers and leadership.

Primary Mission

Own the day-to-day operational health of the Linux Center of Expertise by driving RHEL 8/RHEL 9 security remediation, coordinating with service owners, maintaining Puppet and Ansible automation, and ensuring timely execution of KTLO operational work across the OS Engineering organization.

Primary Responsibilities

1. CIS & Security Compliance (Primary Focus)

• Lead CIS Level 1 and Level 2 remediation activities for RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 environments.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with application owners, infrastructure teams, Security, and dependent service teams.
• Track remediation progress through completion while managing technical dependencies and exceptions.
• Prioritize vulnerability remediation based on organizational security SLAs.
• Validate remediation effectiveness and maintain compliance documentation.

Primary Outcome

Maintain secure and compliant Linux platforms while reducing security exposure across supported environments.

2. Security Vulnerability Remediation

• Drive ongoing OS vulnerability remediation activities.
• Utilize automation wherever possible to reduce manual effort.
• Work with Security teams to resolve findings within required timelines.
• Support emergency remediation activities for critical vulnerabilities.

Primary Outcome

Meet vulnerability remediation SLAs while minimizing operational impact.

3. KTLO (Keep the Lights On) Operations

Provide operational support for the Configuration Management and OS Engineering assignment groups.