Senior DoD Systems & Network Administrator (RHEL)

Scientific Research Corporation; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in North Charleston, SC, seeks a seasoned Network and Systems Administrator to manage Cisco network gear and Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, ensuring high availability and secure operations for DoD requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, applying patches, deploying containerized apps (Docker/Kubernetes), and collaborating with IT teams to continuously improve system resilience while maintaining security clearances.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in a network and systems administrator role.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or related discipline.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or higher).
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and using ACAS.
• Experience with Cisco switching and routing.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
• Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated ability to configure, monitor, and maintain complex network and computer systems to ensure operational integrity and continuous connectivity in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Proficient in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues using diagnostic tools and structured support methodologies.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Administering and supporting Cisco network hardware and RHEL systems to ensure availability and optimized performance.
• Monitoring and analyzing network and system performance, promptly identifying and resolving issues or security threats.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining network/server hardware and DoD-compliant updates and patches (RHEL).
• Deploying and maintaining containerized applications to support scalable software solutions.
• Collaborating with IT support teams to troubleshoot issues and implement system improvements

Skills

Network Administration

Cisco Switching & Routing

RHEL Administration

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

IAT Level II Certification

DoD Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity / CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ACAS

STIGs

Job description

Scientific Research Corporation in North Charleston, SC, seeks a seasoned Network and Systems Administrator to manage Cisco network gear and Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, ensuring high availability and secure operations for DoD requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, applying patches, deploying containerized apps (Docker/Kubernetes), and collaborating with IT teams to continuously improve system resilience while maintaining security clearances.