Secret-Cleared Linux RHEL Administrator (Onsite)

Piper Companies; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a RHEL/Linux System Administrator with a Secret clearance to support federal defense programs in a fully onsite role at Annapolis Junction, MD. The position emphasizes high availability, security compliance, and enterprise Linux management.

The ideal candidate will administer RHEL environments, apply DISA STIGs, and automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain secure systems.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

RHEL administration

Linux system administration

Ansible

Bash

Python

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tenable

WebInspect

DISA STIG

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a RHEL/Linux System Administrator with a Secret clearance to support federal defense programs in a fully onsite role at Annapolis Junction, MD. The position emphasizes high availability, security compliance, and enterprise Linux management.

The ideal candidate will administer RHEL environments, apply DISA STIGs, and automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain secure systems.