Remote Senior Linux Systems Administrator (RHEL/Oracle)

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join the CAEIO Program supporting the Department of State. The role focuses on managing Linux environments across DOS facilities, with an emphasis on automation, security, and reliability.

The position offers remote work with occasional onsite meetings in the Washington DC area. Candidates must reside in the DMV to support in-person activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent educational paths.
• U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET clearance.
• 5 years of experience in a similar Linux admin role within a large, multi-site production environment.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL and Oracle Linux; experience with automation.
• Proficient with Ansible; ability to translate CVEs into mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Red Hat and Oracle Linux to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
• Troubleshoot complex issues that cross multiple functional areas.
• Automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening using Ansible, Puppet, and Satellite.
• Provide Tier-3 support for Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments.
• Deliver technical and user documentation; provide off-hours support.
• Train junior team members on patching and O&M tasks.
• Comply with certification and accreditation requirements; create and maintain SOPs.

Skills

RHEL

Oracle Linux

Automation

Troubleshooting

Ansible

Security liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associates degree

High School diploma

Tools

AAP

Satellite

Puppet

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join the CAEIO Program supporting the Department of State. The role focuses on managing Linux environments across DOS facilities, with an emphasis on automation, security, and reliability.

The position offers remote work with occasional onsite meetings in the Washington DC area. Candidates must reside in the DMV to support in-person activities as needed.