Linux System Administrator

Acro Service Corp; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corp in Lexington, MA seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support field tests and flight experiments by maintaining Red Hat 7/8 servers, IdM, and Ansible. You will also handle occasional Windows desktops/servers and contribute to performance, patching, security, and disaster recovery.

The role requires active secret clearance and hands-on experience with Linux environments, scripting (bash/python), and deploying services like GitLab/GitHub, Apache, and NFS.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux (7/8).
• Scripting in bash or Python.
• Experience deploying network services (GitLab/GitHub, Apache, NFS).
• Centralized account management with IdM/Free IPA.
• Ability to obtain security relevant certifications within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems administration on Red Hat servers, IdM, and Ansible.
• Contribute to server performance optimization, patching, security, storage, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Red Hat 7/8 Linux

Scripting (bash/python)

Network services setup (GitLab/GitHub,

Apache Web Server

NFS server

Red Hat IdM / Free IPA

Security certifications (Security+, Lx

Linux/Systems architecture

Tools

Red Hat Ansible Automation

McAfee suite

GitLab/GitHub

Job description

Duration: 3 years Contract on W2 (Possible Extension)

Clearance: Candidates must have an active secret clearance to be considered for this position.

Job Description:

The group has a need for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support projects involving developing and maintaining networks used to process and evaluate data collected from field tests and flight experiments. This role is responsible for performing systems administration on Red Hat 7/8 servers, Red Hat Identity Management (IdM), Red Hat Ansible Automation, and occasional Windows desktop and server. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate experience in server performance optimization, cyber security, OS and application patching, McAfee suite, scripting, storage, and disaster recovery.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Red Hat 7/8 Linux
• Strong experience in scripting languages such as bash, python, or similar
• Experience in setting up and deploying network services (e.g. GitLab/GitHub, Apache Web Server, NFS server)
• Centralized account management (experience with Red Hat Identity Management or Free IPA server is a plus)
• Possess or have the ability to obtain security relevant certifications within 6 months (e.g. Security+, Linux+ or equivalent)
• Qualified candidates should be experienced in current Linux environments and have a strong understanding of system/network architecture and design.

Preferred Skills:

• Applied understanding of system hardening (experience with DoD system hardening guidelines is preferred, but not required)

Work location: Onsite - Candidate should expect to be onsite 4-5 days a week.