Linux Systems Administrator

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor supporting space, public health and defense missions. The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will architect, deploy, and secure a multi-version RHEL infrastructure at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, enforcing STIGs and CAC/PKI MFA.

The role emphasizes automation (Ansible, Bash), vulnerability remediation, and integration with identity providers, Oracle/PostgreSQL/MongoDB hosting, and Docker containers in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience (RHEL 7/8/9).
• Experience with Ansible playbooks and Bash scripting for automation.
• Knowledge of Docker and container runtimes within Linux environments.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, IAMV, and DoD security standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, configure, maintain, and decommission enterprise RHEL servers.
• Develop and run Ansible playbooks; write Bash scripts for automation.
• Manage systemd, SELinux, and Docker container environments.
• Configure local storage (LVM), and network shares (Samba/NFS).
• Provide hosting support for middleware and databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Apply DISA STIGs and perform vulnerability remediation with ACAS/Nessus.
• Integrate with LDAP/AD for CAC/PKI-based MFA; manage DoD certificates.
• Monitor health, performance, and logs; perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ansible

Docker

SELinux

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

9 years experience in lieu of degree

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.

Job Details

Job Family Defense and Intelligence

Job Function Systems Administration

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 79,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 130,000 USD