Remote Linux Systems Administrator - RHEL/Oracle

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support the CAEIO program for the Department of State. The role is remote-friendly with on-site contingencies in the Washington, DC area, requiring a Secret clearance and strong Linux administration experience.

You will automate builds with AAP, Satellite, and Puppet, provide Tier 3 support, and contribute to secure operations while mentoring junior staff and maintaining robust documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role within a large, multi-site production environment.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL and/or Oracle Linux.
• Proficiency with Ansible.
• Experience working with Security teams to translate CVE into actionable mitigation steps.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Red Hat and Oracle Linux experience to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex issues that cross many functional areas.
• Perform Linux Administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet to automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening.
• Provide T3 level support for Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments.
• Deliver technical and user documentation as required.
• Provide off-hours support.
• Train junior team members on patching and other O&M tasks.
• Comply with certification and accreditation requirements.
• Create and maintain SOPs.

Skills

RHEL / Oracle Linux

Automation

Troubleshooting

Ansible

Security collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Master's degree + 6 years experience

Associates + 10 years

HS diploma + 12 years

Tools

Satellite

Puppet

OpenShift 4.x

VMware vSphere

Apache HTTP Server

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support the CAEIO program for the Department of State. The role is remote-friendly with on-site contingencies in the Washington, DC area, requiring a Secret clearance and strong Linux administration experience.

You will automate builds with AAP, Satellite, and Puppet, provide Tier 3 support, and contribute to secure operations while mentoring junior staff and maintaining robust documentation.