Senior Linux Systems Administrator (Fully Remote)

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Linux Administrator to deliver administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet for builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening. The role requires troubleshooting across multiple functions and deep RHEL/Oracle Linux expertise.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, U.S. citizenship with SECRET clearance, and must reside in the DMV area for occasional onsite meetings. Core hours are 7 AM–4 PM ET, Monday–Friday, with off-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship and active SECRET clearance required.
• 5 years of experience in a large, multi-site production environment with strong RHEL/Oracle Linux knowledge.
• Proficiency with Ansible and experience translating CVEs into mitigation steps.
• Fully remote but must reside in the DMV area for occasional onsite meetings.
• Core hours Monday-Friday 7 AM-4 PM ET, with off-hours support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Linux Administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet for system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex issues across many functional areas.

Skills

Ansible

Troubleshooting

CVEs mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RHEL/Oracle Linux

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 across many functional areas.
• Perform Linux Administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet for system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent; U.S. citizenship and active SECRET clearance required.
• 5 years of experience in a large, multi-site production environment with strong RHEL/Oracle Linux knowledge.
• Proficiency with Ansible and experience translating CVEs into mitigation steps.
• Fully remote but must reside in the DMV area for occasional onsite meetings.
• Core hours Monday-Friday 7 AM-4 PM ET, with off-hours support as needed.
• Salary range $104,000-$166,000 based on experience and location.

Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence globally. As a leading mission capability integrator, it employs thousands, serving essential government agencies and all branches of the U.S. armed forces.