Remote Senior Linux Systems Engineer (RHEL/Oracle, Ansible)

Peraton

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator for a fully remote role with occasional onsite DMV-area meetings. The position supports DOS CAEIO infrastructure globally, focusing on Linux systems, automation, and secure operations.

The role requires strong RHEL/Oracle Linux experience, Ansible automation skills, and the ability to work with security teams on CVE mitigations. On-call support and cross-team collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET security clearance.
5 years of experience in a similar role within a large, multi-site production environment.
Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Oracle Linux.
Proficiency with Ansible.
Experience working with Security teams to translate CVEs into actionable mitigations and remediation 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.
Automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening using Ansible, Satellite, and Puppet.
Provide Tier-3 support for Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments.
Train junior team members on patching and other O&M tasks.