Mid-Level Linux System Administrator - DOD

Innovim-Defense-Services,-LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Educational support

Job summary

INNOVIM seeks a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract in Huntsville, AL. Focus areas include Linux servers/workstations, patching, hardening to DISA STIG, automation with Ansible/Bash/Python, and OpenShift container administration.

Requirements include 3+ years of Linux admin experience, virtualization with VMware vSphere, scripting, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification or higher, plus active DoW Secret clearance and ability to obtain

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Linux systems administration experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments (7/8/9).
• Experience with Linux configuration management, automated provisioning, and patching (Red Hat Satellite, Ansible).
• Experience administering Linux in a virtualized environment (VMware vSphere/vCenter).
• Experience developing and executing Bash and/or Python scripts.
• Experience managing Linux authentication, identity management, and directory services (IdM/LDAP/SSSD/AD integration).
• Experience configuring core Linux networking services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, SSH) and storage (LVM, NFS).
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP).
• Active DoW Secret Security Clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux servers, workstations, and related systems.
• Manage Linux patching and configuration tools (Red Hat Satellite, Ansible).
• Perform hardening and DISA STIG remediation.
• Deploy and automate environments using vCenter, Bash/Python, and Ansible.
• Administer OpenShift containers and maintain repositories/registries.
• Maintain a Linux-based enterprise environment (servers/workstations).
• Maintain Secure Host Baselines for Linux and Windows.
• Coordinate secure data transfers as Data Transfer Agent per security protocols.
• Daily system monitoring, backups, and upgrades for continuous operations.
• Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration docs.
• Ensure software installs, maintenance, fixes, and cybersecurity mitigations per policies and SLAs.
• Create and follow standard processes and document results.
• Identify risks and opportunities to the System Administration team.
• Present to senior management and customers; communicate effectively.
• Maintain a can-do attitude in a high-paced environment.

Skills

Linux System Administration

OpenShift Administration

Bash/Python scripting

DoD Secret Clearance

VMware/vSphere experience

Tools

VMware vSphere/vCenter

OpenShift

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible

Job description

Job Category: IRES

Requisition Number: MIDLE002745

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Huntsville, AL
7474 Greenway Center Dr
Huntsville, AL 35815, USA

Huntsville, AL
7474 Greenway Center Dr
Huntsville, AL 35815, USA

INNOVIM is seeking a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoW Secret
Shift: Day Shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

The candidate will:

• Administer the operations of computer systems with a primary focus on Linux operating systems, servers, and end-user workstations.
• Administer Linux patching and configuration management tools (e.g., Red Hat Satellite, Ansible) for updating, patching, and maintaining the domain.
• Perform hardening and remediation of operating systems and DISA STIG compliance to reduce cybersecurity risks.
• Deploy, configure, and automate environments using vCenter, Bash/Python scripting, and Ansible.
• Administer Container Platforms such as OpenShift, as well as maintain repositories/Registries.
• Manage and sustain a primarily Linux workstation and server-based enterprise environment.
• Maintain and manage Secure Host Baselines for LINUX (primarily) and Windows.
• Coordinate, execute, and document authorized secure data transfers across network boundaries, serving as a designated Data Transfer Agent (DTA) in compliance with security protocols.
• Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoration, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
• Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation.Be responsible for ensuring system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• Focus on creating, upgrading, managing, and sustaining physical and virtual workstations and servers.
• Be able to quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems, and provide resolution.
• Be able to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.
• Effectively function as a self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to the System Administration team.
• Have excellent presentation, oral, and written skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with senior customer management and customers.
• Have a "can-do" attitude, be able to work in a very high-pace and dynamic environment and embrace change.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 3, or more, years of directly related experience in Linux systems administration (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, 8, or 9 environments).
• Must have experience with Linux configuration management, automated provisioning, and patching (e.g., Red Hat Satellite, Ansible).
• Must have experience administering Linux operating systems within a virtualized environment (such as VMware vSphere/vCenter).
• Must have experience developing and executing Bash and/or Python scripts.
• Must have experience managing Linux authentication, identity management, and directory services (e.g., IdM, LDAP, SSSD, Active Directory integration).
• Must have experience configuring core Linux networking services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, SSH) and storage management (LVM, NFS).
• Must have a current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP).
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a current Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification
• Have experience with Windows systems administration (Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11) and Active Directory.
• Have experience with Windows-based deployment and patching tools (WSUS, SCCM) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Have work experience with PowerShell Scripting.
• Have experience with managing CA certificate servers.
• Have experience managing PXE/Kickstart servers for automated OS deployments.
• Have experience with 2FA to include RSA and PKI.
• Have experience with Virtualization of services (VMware vSphere/vCenter).
• Have experience using BMC Remedy or similar ITSM ticketing systems.
• Have a working knowledge of Configuration Management processes.

This position is expected to pay $95,000 - $135,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

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