Linux Systems Administrator - DoD-Compliant, RHEL & STIGs

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. (NDTI) seeks a qualified Linux System Administrator to support NSWC Port Hueneme division. You will install, configure, and maintain Linux server systems, ensuring DoD cybersecurity compliance and availability for critical Navy missions.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain TS clearance, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a CompTIA Security+ certification. On-site work in Port Hueneme, CA with strict security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, CS, or Information Systems.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required by customer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD/T S clearance.
• DoD cybersecurity requirements and DISA STIGs familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain Linux operating systems including RHEL.
• Monitor performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Patch, update, upgrade, and perform routine maintenance.
• Implement DISA STIGs and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and security configurations.
• Support Linux VMs, storage, backups, and DR operations.
• Develop Bash scripts to automate admin tasks.
• Assist with deployments, upgrades, migrations, and modernization.
• Maintain documentation and security compliance records.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Linux

Bash scripting

System administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, CS, or Information Systems

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Job description

New Directions Technologies, Inc. (NDTI) seeks a qualified Linux System Administrator to support NSWC Port Hueneme division. You will install, configure, and maintain Linux server systems, ensuring DoD cybersecurity compliance and availability for critical Navy missions.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain TS clearance, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a CompTIA Security+ certification. On-site work in Port Hueneme, CA with strict security requirements.