RHEL Administrator

Patriot, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot, LLC is seeking an accomplished Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to manage and optimize RHEL infrastructure for federal clients. Responsibilities include system administration, configuration, monitoring performance, and ensuring security.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, active Secret clearance, and must work on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD five days a week. Duties also involve backup operations and documentation management. This position is crucial for maintaining high availability and security in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• 7+ years of experience as a system administrator on Linux or Red Hat systems.
• Ability to work on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support RHEL-based server infrastructure.
• Perform system administration tasks for RHEL 7.x/8.x.
• Monitor and analyze system performance.
• Execute system backup and recovery operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations.

Skills

Linux administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

System optimization

Configuration management

Tools

Tenable

HP WebInspect

Job description

Patriot, LLC is seeking an accomplished Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to provide expertise in managing and optimizing assets for our federal client's critical operations. As a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Admin, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the RHEL infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the RHEL environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support RHEL-based server infrastructure, encompassing installation, configuration, and patch management
• Perform system administration tasks for RHEL 7.x/8.x, including setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
• Monitor and analyze system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Execute system backup and recovery operations to ensure data protection and high availability
• Assess and recommend hardware and software solutions to address business needs and improve the RHEL server environment
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like Tenable, HP WebInspect, and similar platforms
• Investigate security incidents, assess risks, and design mitigation strategies, implementing proactive and reactive measures to enhance security

Required

• Active Secret clearance.
• Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.
• 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.
• This is an on-site position at a government facility.
• Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.

Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To request accommodations for the application process please contact [e-mail] or call 410-381-8015.

As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 24, 2021 or before beginning work if after November 24. Patriot will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.