RHEL/Linux System Administrator - Secret Clearance (Onsite MD)

Piper Companies; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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, focused on high availability and security compliance in a secure enterprise environment.

Responsibilities include administering RHEL 7/8/9 servers, monitoring performance, backups, DR activities, vulnerability remediation, and automation with Ansible, Bash, and Python.

Qualifications

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

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.

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, focused on high availability and security compliance in a secure enterprise environment.

Responsibilities include administering RHEL 7/8/9 servers, monitoring performance, backups, DR activities, vulnerability remediation, and automation with Ansible, Bash, and Python.