RHEL Systems Administrator — DoD-Cleared, Lab & Security

Footbridge Federal; Manitou Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a senior Linux system administrator in Colorado to support lab and development environments. You will manage, patch, and troubleshoot Red Hat-based servers, implement upgrades, and ensure security compliance across virtualization and physical systems.

The role requires active DoD Secret clearance and DoD IAT Level II certification, with 5+ years in Linux administration. Travel is expected as needed, and RHCSA/RHCE certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Active DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• 5+ years of systems administration experience in Linux.
• Strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar.
• Experience with OS-level package management and RPM creation.
• Travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, patch, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems within lab and development environments.
• Implement system upgrades, performance enhancements, and configuration management solutions.
• Test new software releases to ensure compatibility and minimize operational impact.
• Perform routine security patching on virtual machines and adhere to strict information security guidelines.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for processes and procedures.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Linux administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Security clearance

DoD IAT Level II

System patching

Scripting / deployment

Education

DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

RHCSA or RHCE (preferred)

Tools

RPM packaging

Kernel/driver tuning

Job description

Footbridge Federal is seeking a senior Linux system administrator in Colorado to support lab and development environments. You will manage, patch, and troubleshoot Red Hat-based servers, implement upgrades, and ensure security compliance across virtualization and physical systems.

The role requires active DoD Secret clearance and DoD IAT Level II certification, with 5+ years in Linux administration. Travel is expected as needed, and RHCSA/RHCE certifications are preferred.