RHEL Systems Engineer - 75% to 100% Travel (DoD)

ITC Federal; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Federal is seeking a RHEL Systems Engineer to support GSN/SIPRMOD across multiple locations with 75%–100% travel. The role focuses on enterprise Linux services and classified networks.

You will administer RHEL servers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure security compliance, disaster recovery readiness, and ongoing operations in CONUS/OCONUS environments. A DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT-related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering or Systems Administration role.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum).
• Current IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 8+ years of experience implementing RHEL Linux server platforms and services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, Satellite, etc.).
• Experience with NSA STIG security hardening.
• Willingness to travel 75%–100%, including OCONUS locations such as Germany, Korea, and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Administer RHEL 8.x and newer servers hosting enterprise services such as DNS (BIND), NTP (Chrony), Satellite, VM backup, DHCP/IPAM, etc.
• Support the troubleshooting of service integrations such as SIEM, Syslogging, PKI, and Global DNS to upstream customers.
• Perform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations.
• Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team of Software, Test, Network Engineers, and Operations staff for solution-wide testing and compliance requirements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or security-related issues.
• Plan and perform systems-level updates, maintenance, and disaster recovery operations.

Skills

Security clearance

Cyber security certification

RHEL experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

RHEL Linux

ACAS (Nessus)

IIS

WSUS

SCCM/MECM

Satellite

Job description

ITC Federal is seeking a RHEL Systems Engineer to support GSN/SIPRMOD across multiple locations with 75%–100% travel. The role focuses on enterprise Linux services and classified networks.

You will administer RHEL servers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure security compliance, disaster recovery readiness, and ongoing operations in CONUS/OCONUS environments. A DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable within six months.