Linux System Administrator (RHEL) - CI/CD & Security

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Linux System Administrator with strong RHEL background to design, build, secure, and operate large-scale, container-centric platforms. The role focuses on end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, with expertise in GitLab, Podman, Ansible, Packer, Nexus, Vault, and Kubernetes.

The position is on-site in Cambridge, MA, requiring government security clearances and collaboration with IA for accreditation and documentation. 3–5 years of related experience is typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Security+ or higher professional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain IT infrastructure systems including servers, workstations, and network devices.
• Maintain and update documentation such as SOPs and network diagrams.
• Ensure security compliance and perform risk assessments and mitigation.
• Provide resolutions to moderately complex technical issues and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with IT management on risks and change control.
• Develop and test system specifications and requirements.

Skills

Systems administration

Networking

Time management

Prioritization

Independent worker

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree preferred

Security+ or higher

Tools

LDAP

Active Directory

WSUS

VMware

Nessus

Splunk

Job description

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Linux System Administrator with strong RHEL background to design, build, secure, and operate large-scale, container-centric platforms. The role focuses on end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, with expertise in GitLab, Podman, Ansible, Packer, Nexus, Vault, and Kubernetes.

The position is on-site in Cambridge, MA, requiring government security clearances and collaboration with IA for accreditation and documentation. 3–5 years of related experience is typical.