Senior Linux System Administrator – DoD RMF

Tractor Supply Company; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

FALCATA is seeking a full-time, on-site System Administrator to support multiple DoD-related information systems within RMF guidelines. The role focuses on maintaining Linux (RHEL) systems and aligning with DoD security requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong network skills, and the ability to work with ISO owners while adhering to security policies. On-site work in a collaborative team is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or better.
• 5+ years working in the field.
• Proficiency with Network Configurations and architecture.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills for both hardware and software.
• Knowledgeable of the RMF, DoD 8510.01, STIGs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a small team environment.
• Ability to lift 40lb, experience racking servers.
• Current Active Secret Clearance; willing to hold a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer information systems utilizing Linux operating systems (RHEL)
• Communicate with IS Owners (ISO) to ensure systems meet their needs
• Harden systems to meet DoD security policies
• Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining physical servers, storage arrays, (SAN/NAS), and virtualization hosts
• Perform system maintenance, updates, and backups

Skills

Linux administration

Network configuration

Troubleshooting

RMF/DoD/STIGs

Communication

On-site work

Hardware handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Ansible

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

RHEL

Job description

FALCATA is seeking a full-time, on-site System Administrator to support multiple DoD-related information systems within RMF guidelines. The role focuses on maintaining Linux (RHEL) systems and aligning with DoD security requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong network skills, and the ability to work with ISO owners while adhering to security policies. On-site work in a collaborative team is required.