Linux Systems Administrator (RHEL) - DoD, Kauai

Amentum; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Systems Administrator (Linux) for Kauai, HI to implement and maintain Red Hat Linux across Navy networks supporting PMRF. You will perform system hardening, patch management, and automation tasks to ensure mission readiness and security compliance.

The role includes collaboration with cybersecurity teams for ATO/POA&M packages, documentation, and participation in change control boards. On-site duty and occasional at-sea support are required.

Qualifications

• One year of System Administration/IT experience.
• Knowledge of IT systems and advanced infrastructure concepts.
• Proficient with PCs, software and office equipment.
• Basic keyboarding and accuracy.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Red Hat Linux in classified/unclassified Navy networks.
• Apply and manage patches per DoW and Navy policies.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for admin tasks.
• Support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for ATO packages and audits.
• Maintain system documentation, SOPs and baselines.

Skills

RHEL expertise

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Cybersecurity

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

SCCM

VMware

Nutanix

Satellite

Ansible

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Systems Administrator (Linux) for Kauai, HI to implement and maintain Red Hat Linux across Navy networks supporting PMRF. You will perform system hardening, patch management, and automation tasks to ensure mission readiness and security compliance.

The role includes collaboration with cybersecurity teams for ATO/POA&M packages, documentation, and participation in change control boards. On-site duty and occasional at-sea support are required.