Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a senior Linux Administrator to manage Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and documentation. You will implement builds, patches, and hardening using Ansible, AAP, Satellite, and Puppet, while coordinating with Security teams on CVE mitigation.

The role requires US citizenship and an active SECRET clearance, plus multi-site production experience.

Qualifications

Master's degree with 6+ years of experience or Bachelor's with 8+ years or Associates with 10+ years or High School diploma with 12+ years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
5 years of experience in a similar role within a large, multi-site production environment.
Strong knowledge of RHEL and/or Oracle Linux.
Proficiency with Ansible.
Experience translating CVEs into actionable mitigation steps with Security teams.

Responsibilities

Leverage Red Hat and Oracle Linux experience to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
Assist in troubleshooting complex issues across functional areas.
Perform Linux Administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet to automate builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening.
Provide T3 level support for Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments.
Deliver technical and user documentation as required.
Provide off-hours support.
Train junior team members on patching and other O&M tasks.
Create and maintain SOPs.

Skills

Linux Administration

Troubleshooting

Automation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associates degree

High School diploma

Tools

AAP

Satellite

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

Leverage Red Hat and Oracle Linux experience to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced, professionally challenging environment.
Assist in troubleshooting complex issues that cross many functional areas.
Perform Linux Administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet to automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening.
Provide T3 level support for the Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments.
Deliver technical and user documentation as required.
Provide off-hours support.
Train junior team members on patching and other O&M related tasks.
Comply with certification and accreditation requirements.
Create and maintain SOPs.

Requirements

Masters degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or Associates degree and 10 years of experience or High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
5 years of experience in a similar role within a large, multi-site production environment.
Strong knowledge of RHEL and/or Oracle Linux.
In-depth knowledge of and real-world experience in automation.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and mitigate issues.
Proficiency with Ansible.
Experience working with Security teams to translate common vulnerability and exposures (CVE) into actionable mitigation and remediation steps.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Linux Administration, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux, while leveraging automation tools like Ansible, AAP, and Puppet to enhance system efficiency and security. Capable of providing high-level support and training to team members, ensuring compliance with security standards and operational procedures.

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