Senior Linux Systems Admin – DoD Secret Clearance, Onsite

Innovim-Defense-Services,-LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

401k match

Educational support

Relocation assistance not available

Job summary

INNOVIM seeks a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator to support MDA on the IRES contract at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on Linux servers/workstations, patching, hardening, and automation using Ansible, vCenter, and Bash/Python.

Requirements include 3+ years of Linux administration, virtualization experience, and DoD/DoW clearance readiness. Day shift, with travel up to 10%, on-site at Redstone Arsenal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL 7/8/9).
• Experience with Linux configuration management, provisioning, patching (Red Hat Satellite, Ansible).
• Experience administering Linux in virtualized environments (VMware vSphere/vCenter).
• Experience developing Bash and/or Python scripts.
• Experience managing Linux authentication and directory services (IdM/LDAP/SSSD/AD).
• Experience configuring core Linux networking and storage (DNS/DHCP/NTP/SSH, LVM, NFS).
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP).
• Active DoW Secret Clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux systems and workstations, servers, and virtualization in a DOE/DoD context.
• Patch, configure, and maintain domain using Red Hat Satellite and Ansible.
• Perform OS hardening and DISA STIG compliance to reduce cybersecurity risks.
• Deploy and automate environments using vCenter, Bash/Python, and Ansible.
• Manage OpenShift Container Platform and repositories/registries.
• Maintain secure host baselines for Linux and Windows.
• Coordinate secure data transfers as Data Transfer Agent (DTA).
• Monitor daily operations, backups, restorations, and upgrades.
• Document administration procedures and baselines.

Skills

Linux administration

Patch management

Scripting (Bash/Python)

VMware vSphere

OpenShift administration

Security/COMPLIANCE (DISA STIG)

Data transfer coordination

Documentation

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible

vCenter

IDM/LDAP/SSSD

Job description

INNOVIM seeks a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator to support MDA on the IRES contract at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on Linux servers/workstations, patching, hardening, and automation using Ansible, vCenter, and Bash/Python.

Requirements include 3+ years of Linux administration, virtualization experience, and DoD/DoW clearance readiness. Day shift, with travel up to 10%, on-site at Redstone Arsenal.