RHEL/Windows System Administrator - Fulltime/Permanent

Fabergent; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabergent in Belleville, Illinois is seeking a full-time RHEL/Windows System Administrator responsible for maintaining multi-user computer systems including RHEL and Windows environments. The ideal candidate must have at least five years of related experience and an active Secret clearance.

The role involves managing user accounts, optimizing system performance, and coordinating with network engineers. Proficient knowledge in RHEL and Windows server environments is essential, along with strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Primary experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.x.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems.
• Coordinate with network engineers and manage service accounts.
• Provide user assistance and install delivered custom software.

Skills

RHEL 6 and above

Windows 2008 R2 and above

Active Directory Group Policy

Basic Database Design

Education

BS or equivalent + 5 years related experience

MS + 3 years related experience

Tools

ESXi 5.x and above

Virtual Servers

Job description

Full-time

Company Description

Regardless of the size of your HR staff, it always feels like you’re spending too much time searching for qualified candidates and reviewing resumes. We meet our clients’ IT staffing challenges by leveraging the collective experience and expertise of our recruitment team and consultant base.

Job Description

The RHEL/Windows System Administrator will perform the following responsibilities:

• Maintains smooth operation of multi‑user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system‑wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Supervises and manages daily activities of configuration and operation of business systems, RHEL 6/7 and/or Windows 2008.
• Optimizes system operation and resource use, performs system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provides assistance to users in accessing and using business systems.
• Installs delivered custom software for test and evaluation.
• Demonstrates very good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following basic qualifications:

• BS or equivalent + 5 years related experience, or MS + 3 years related experience.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Must have primary Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.x experience (secondary Windows).
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Virtual Servers.
• Hands‑on experience installing new custom software, troubleshooting, patching OS and installing application patches, STIGs in the escalation tier of support. The environment is 2000+ mixed physical and VM servers.

Nice to have:

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Defense Community knowledge.

Proficient in the following:

• RHEL 6 and above.
• Windows 2008 R2 and above.
• ESXi 5.x and above.
• Active Directory 2008 and above.
• Active Directory Group Policy.
• Basic Database Design.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.