Linux Systems Administrator

ASRC Federal; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support DEVCOM-CBC/TDAC at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Responsible for engineering, deployment, security, and lifecycle maintenance of enterprise RHEL infrastructure for Army operations.

The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance and excels in automation (Ansible, Bash) with Docker, STIGs, LDAP/AD, PKI, and storage (LVM, Samba, NFS) in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• 3 years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience required.
• Active Secret clearance or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, configure, maintain, and decommission RHEL 7/8/9 servers with OS updates and packaging lifecycles.
• Develop and test Ansible playbooks; automate tasks and write Bash scripts.
• Manage systemd orchestration, SELinux policies, and Docker container environments.
• Configure storage (LVM), and manage Samba/NFS shares.
• Provide hosting support for middleware and databases (Oracle/WebLogic/PostgreSQL/MongoDB).
• Apply DISA STIGs and remediate vulnerabilities using ACAS/Nessus; maintain IAMV/STIG compliance.
• Integrate RHEL with LDAP/AD; manage CAC/PKI-based authentication and DoD certificates.
• Monitor health, performance, and logs; perform root-cause analysis and optimization.

Skills

Secret clearance

RHEL experience

Ansible

Bash scripting

Docker

LDAP/AD

PKI/CAC

STIG compliance

Samba/NFS

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

9 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible

Docker

Nessus/ACAS

LDAP/AD integration

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions LLC is looking for a Linux System Administrator with a minimum of an active Secret clearance to support their work with DEVCOM-CBC and the Transformation Decision Analysis Center (TDAC) organization. The Senior Linux Systems Administrator serves as a technical subject matter expert responsible for the engineering, deployment, configuration, security compliance, and lifecycle maintenance of enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, and 9) infrastructure supporting U.S. Army operations. The candidate will manage system automation, identity management, storage configuration, application hosting integration, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD and DISA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, configure, maintain, and decommission enterprise RHEL 7, 8, and 9 servers. Manage kernel updates, system upgrades, and package lifecycles via yum/dnf repositories integrated with Red Hat Satellite and centralized automation pipelines


• Develop, test and execute Ansible playbooks to automate day-to-day administrative tasks, configuration drifts, and routine maintenance. Write and maintain Bash scripts for system automation


• Manage systemd service orchestration, enforce strict SELinux policies in enforcing mode, and manage container runtime environments using Docker


• Configure and administer local block storage utilizing Logical Volume Manager (LVM). Deploy, secure, and maintain enterprise network share services including Samba and NFS


• Provide infrastructure level hosting support, system tuning, and OS prerequisites for enterprise middleware and database tiers, including Oracle Database, Oracle WebLogic, Apache HTTP Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB instances


• Apply and validate DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across all Linux nodes. Perform vulnerability remediation using automated and manual methods based on ACAS/Nessus scan results to maintain continuous IAMV and STIG compliance


• Integrate RHEL systems with enterprise identity providers (LDAP / Active Directory) enforcing CAC/PKI-based multi-factor authentication. Issue, deploy, and maintain DoD PKI SSL/TLS certificates for server identification, secure communications, and client authentication


• Monitor system health, performance metrics, and logs using enterprise monitoring tools. Conduct root cause analysis on system degradation or outages, implementing performance optimizations and corrective actions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 5 additional years of experience


• 3 years of RedHat experience

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD and RHEL system integration experience


• DoD vulnerability remediation experience

CLEARANCE LEVEL

• This position requires an active Secret clearance or higher. An interim Secret clearance is acceptable until the full clearance is granted.

EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 5 additional years of experience


• 9 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree

CERTIFICATION

• DoDI 8140.03 qualification for DCWF Work Role 451 Systems Administrator - Intermediate. Accepted foundational qualifications include certifications mapped to Work Role 451 Systems Administrator - Intermediate (or Advanced) in the current DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix, such as Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.

Preferred

• RedHat certification


• Linux+ certification

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, working within or alongside the DEVCOM-CBC TDAC organization. The role involves extended use of computer equipment and may require the candidate to move between buildings on the installation to support users and coordinate with government staff. Some work may involve access to classified facilities and systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.