Linux System Administrator - Top Secret Clearance Required

Information Management Group, Inc.; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

HSA

Paid federal holidays

Training assistance

Job summary

Information Management Group, Inc. is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support a RedHat Linux environment, including OpenShift, VMware, and Cloudera.

The role focuses on stability, security, and performance within government risk management frameworks and requires collaboration with IT teams to ensure thorough documentation and compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with RedHat Linux, VMware, and OpenShift, and is versed in NIST RMF, risk-based decisions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years experience with RedHat Linux, VMware, and OpenShift.
• Experience supporting information system security packages per NIST RMF.
• Strong understanding of system security and NIST 800-53 compliance.
• Scripting and automation with Bash or Python.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize RedHat Linux systems, OpenShift, VMware, and Cloudera platforms including authentication, cluster management, user management, monitoring, performance and data management.
• Implement and enforce security measures to meet NIST 800-53 standards.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance.
• Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system integrity.
• Develop and enforce backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide support for system configurations, user management, and access control.
• Document system configurations, procedures and updates.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage applications and services.

Skills

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

RedHat Linux

OpenShift

VMware

Cloudera

Denodo

Neo4j

LakeFS

Job description

Job Locations

US-PA-West Mifflin

Job ID

2025-5811

Opportunity

IMG is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support our customer's enterprise RedHat Linux environment. This role involves ensuring the stability, security, and performance of these systems while adhering to U.S. government risk management frameworks such as NIST 800-53. The administrator will handle system administration tasks, perform regular updates and security patches, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and develop robust backup and disaster recovery strategies. This role requires collaboration with IT teams to integrate and support various applications and services, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance with security protocols. Additionally, the subcontractor will assist in the development of Plans of Action and Milestone (POA&Ms), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Risk Based Decisions (RBDs) for deficiencies found during the information system authorization process. Job duties include:

• Administer and optimize RedHat Linux systems, OpenShift, VMWare, and Cloudera platforms including authentication, cluster management, user management, monitoring, performance and data management.
• Implement and enforce security measures to meet NIST 800-53 standards.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance.
• Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system integrity.
• Develop and enforce backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide support for system configurations, user management, and access control.
• Document system configurations, procedures and updates.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage applications and services

Qualifications

Clearance Required

• DOD Top Secret or DOE Q or higher required prior to consideration.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years' experience with RedHat Linux, VMware, and OpenShift cumulative
• At least two years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37,800-53, 800-53a)
• Strong understanding of system security principles and experience with NIST 800-53 compliance. Proficient in system performance tuning, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Desired Experience

• At least 3 years' experience with Cloudera Data Platforms (CDP)
• At least 1 year experience with Denodo data virtualization
• At least 1 year experience with Neo4j development and administration or other graph database technologies.
• At least 1 year experience with LakeFS, RedHat OpenShift AI or other data versioning and MLOps tools.
• Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, VCP, CCA) are a plus.

About IMG

Founded in 1987, IMG is a leading small business that exemplifies competence, integrity and follow-through. We consistently provide customer focused professional services, which ensures our company is recognized for continually exceeding expectations. We believe that at the core of our success stand our people. Our people have provided professional services in the Information Technology field for our customers with a commitment to customer satisfaction for over 35 years.

IMG Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Personal leave plus paid federal holidays
• Professional development and training assistance

IMG is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.