RHEL Systems Engineer – Travelling CONUS/OCONUS

Jobtailor; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Systems/Platform Engineer to administer RHEL 8.x servers hosting DNS, NTP, Satellite, and related services for a global CSfC environment.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, IAT Level II certification, and the ability to travel 75–100% (OCONUS). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain NSA STIG compliance and enterprise security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related discipline, or equivalent related technical experience
• 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering or Systems Administration role
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum)
• Current Active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 8+ years of strong, in-depth experience implementing RHEL Linux server platforms and supporting services such as DNS, DHCP, CA, Satellite, NTP, etc. (RHEL v8 or newer)
• Experience with server/system hardening in compliance with the NSA STIG
• 8+ years of experience implementing, patching, updating, and securing Linux servers within an enterprise environment
• Willingness and ability to travel 75%–100%, including OCONUS locations such as Germany, Korea, and Hawaii
• Current Active professional certifications (Microsoft, Linux, RHEL, AWS, Azure) preferred
• Previous engineering experience with CSfC solutions and Cross-Domain Solutions preferred
• Working knowledge or experience with ACAS (Nessus), BitLocker, hardware and software data protection solutions, IIS, WSUS, SCCM/MECM preferred
• Knowledge of server automation for deployment, configuration management, and device provisioning preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Administer RHEL 8.x and newer servers hosting enterprise services such as DNS (BIND), NTP (Chrony), Satellite, VM backup, DHCP/IPAM, etc.
• Troubleshoot 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 with 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
• Support a geographically dispersed Global CSfC solution across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

RHEL 8.x Administration

DNS (BIND)

DHCP/IPAM

NTP (Chrony)

Satellite

WSUS

SCCM/MECM

ACAS (Nessus)

BitLocker

Job description

• Administer RHEL 8.x and newer servers hosting enterprise services such as DNS (BIND), NTP (Chrony), Satellite, VM backup, DHCP/IPAM, etc.
• Troubleshoot 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 with 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
• Support a geographically dispersed Global CSfC solution across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related discipline, or equivalent related technical experience
• 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering or Systems Administration role
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum)
• Current Active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 8+ years of strong, in-depth experience implementing RHEL Linux server platforms and supporting services such as DNS, DHCP, CA, Satellite, NTP, etc. (RHEL v8 or newer)
• Experience with server/system hardening in compliance with the NSA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• 8+ years of experience implementing, patching, updating, and securing Linux servers within an enterprise environment
• Willingness and ability to travel 75%–100%, including OCONUS locations such as Germany, Korea, and Hawaii
• Current Active professional certifications (Microsoft, Linux, RHEL, AWS, Azure) preferred
• Previous engineering experience with CSfC solutions and Cross-Domain Solutions preferred
• Working knowledge or experience with ACAS (Nessus), BitLocker, hardware and software data protection solutions, IIS, WSUS, SCCM/MECM preferred
• Knowledge of server automation for deployment, configuration management, and device provisioning preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in administering RHEL 8.x servers and implementing enterprise services such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP, while ensuring compliance with security standards. Possesses strong troubleshooting skills for service integrations and a solid foundation in systems engineering and administration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RHEL Linux Administration
• DoD Secret Security Clearance
• IAT Level II Cyber Security Certification
• Server Hardening Compliance
• CSfC Solutions Engineering

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• RHEL 8.x Administration
• DNS (BIND)
• DHCP/IPAM
• NTP (Chrony)
• VM Backup
• Systems Troubleshooting
• Server Hardening
• Patch Management
• Disaster Recovery Operations
• Server Automation

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security+
• CySA+
• CISSP
• Microsoft Certification
• Linux Certification
• AWS Certification
• Azure Certification

Industry Keywords

• Systems Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Enterprise Environment
• NSA STIG Compliance
• Global CSfC Solution

Tools & Technologies

• ACAS (Nessus)
• BitLocker
• IIS
• WSUS
• SCCM/MECM