Linux Systems Administrator – DoD, Top Secret Clearance

Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kekaha (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life}

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator Range Network to support our government customer at Kekaha, Hawai`i. The role administers RHEL and Linux environments across Navy networks, implements RMF controls, and handles patching, automation, and cyber readiness in a live mission environment.

Responsibilities include system hardening, vulnerability remediation, imaging, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree required; substitution allowed with HS diploma + 4 years related experience.
• DOD 8570.1M IAT Level II and Linux+ or RHCSA certification required prior to start.
• Minimum 1 year of system administration experience; familiarity with Navy/DoD networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Red Hat Linux (RHEL) and other Linux-based environments in classified/unclassified Navy networks.
• Implement and maintain RMF security controls and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and DoW cybersecurity policies.
• Apply and manage patches and updates across all Linux systems per Navy/DoD policies.
• Manage automated installation methods and system imaging (SCCM, VMware, Nutanix, Satellite, Ansible).
• Perform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation using ACAS, ESS, and SCAP.
• Develop PowerShell scripts for automation of tasks and system configuration.
• Support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and manage virtual infrastructure lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support ATO packages, POA&Ms, and audit readiness.
• Maintain system documentation, baselines, and SOPs.
• Participate in CCBs and CMBs; assist with incident response and disaster recovery.

Skills

System administration

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Windows Server

RHEL

Cybersecurity concepts

Disaster recovery planning

VMware

Nutanix

Education

A.S. Degree

DOD 8570.1M IAT Level II

Linux+ or RHCSA Certification

Tools

SCCM

VMware

Nutanix

Satellite

Ansible

ACAS

ESS

SCAP

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator Range Network to support our government customer at Kekaha, Hawai`i. The role administers RHEL and Linux environments across Navy networks, implements RMF controls, and handles patching, automation, and cyber readiness in a live mission environment.

Responsibilities include system hardening, vulnerability remediation, imaging, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams.