RHEL/Linux System Administrator – Secret Clearance, Onsite MD

Zachary Piper Solutions; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a RHEL/Linux System Administrator with a Secret clearance to support a federal defense program. The role is fully onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD, focusing on high-availability, security-compliant Linux environments.

The Linux System Administrator will manage RHEL 7/8/9, perform patching, monitoring, backups, and vulnerability remediation, using Ansible, Bash, and Python to automate tasks, and collaborate across security, network, and application teams.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• 7+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Strong experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable or WebInspect.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Bash, Python, or other automation tools.
• Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

• MUST possess a Secret Clearance
• Administer and maintain RHEL 7/8/9 servers, including patching and upgrades.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot Linux infrastructure issues.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.
• Conduct vulnerability remediation and apply DISA STIG requirements.
• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible, Bash, and Python.
• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Linux system administration

Automation scripting

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Bash

Python

Tenable/Nessus

WebInspect

DISA STIG

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a RHEL/Linux System Administrator with a Secret clearance to support a federal defense program. The role is fully onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD, focusing on high-availability, security-compliant Linux environments.

The Linux System Administrator will manage RHEL 7/8/9, perform patching, monitoring, backups, and vulnerability remediation, using Ansible, Bash, and Python to automate tasks, and collaborate across security, network, and application teams.