System Administrator, Linux SME - (Active Secret Clearance with Ability to obtain TS/SCI)

Akima; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 148,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is seeking a Linux System Administration Support professional to manage and secure mission-critical Linux/UNIX servers in a DoD environment. The role emphasizes STIG compliance, RHEL administration, and automation to maintain availability and reporting.

Responsibilities include patching, troubleshooting, backups, and after-hours support. Applicants must hold an active Secret Clearance and RHCSA, with 3+ years in DoD settings.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• RHCSA certification (v6+) in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of Linux/UNIX admin experience in DoD.
• Experience with STIGs and federal DoD regulations.
• Experience with BIND DNS and DNSSEC.

Responsibilities

• Administer, patch, secure, and troubleshoot Linux/UNIX systems.
• Support Red Hat Linux, BIND DNS, DNSSEC, ACAS, Splunk, Apache, Ansible, YUM, SMTP relay, ServiceNow.
• Maintain STIGs and DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Review logs, ACAS scans, and tickets; resolve issues.
• Develop scripts, automation, and Kickstart files; update docs.
• Perform backups, restorations, and continuity testing.
• Assist with outages and mission-related activities.
• Provide status updates in meetings and monthly reports.
• Occasional after-hours weekend support as needed.

Skills

Linux administration

RHCSA

Secret Clearance

Scripting

VMware

Ansible

Security awareness

DNS/DNSSEC

ServiceNow

Education

RHCSA (RHCSA v6+)

Tools

BIND DNS

DNSSEC

ACAS

Splunk

Syslog

Apache

YUM

ServiceNow

VMware

Job description

ASE is looking for a Linux System Administration Support professional to work in Honolulu, HI. This role is critical to providing day-to-day administration and operational support. The Linux System Administrator will install, configure, operate, maintain, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers and applications while initiating corrective actions and accurately reporting system status. This position works closely with information owners, HQ USINDOPACOM Directorates, Systems, Network, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and secure operation of mission-critical information systems in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, patch, secure, and troubleshoot Linux/UNIX systems and applications.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux, BIND DNS, DNSSEC, ACAS, Splunk, Syslog, Apache, Ansible, YUM, SMTP relay, and ServiceNow.
• Maintain STIG, DoD PKI, ESS, and cybersecurity compliance across assigned systems.
• Review system logs, ACAS scans, vulnerabilities, and ServiceNow tickets daily and resolve identified issues.
• Develop scripts, automation, Kickstart deployment files, and ServiceNow workflows.
• Perform system backups, restorations, continuity testing, and documentation updates.
• Support command exercises, inspections, maintenance activities, and scheduled or unscheduled outages.
• Participate in technical meetings and provide status updates, recommendations, and monthly reporting.
• Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support as mission requirements dictate.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance Required.
• Must meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level requirements established under DoD 8140.03-M.
• Must possess a current Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification, version 6 or later, in good standing
• Minimum of three years of experience managing, supporting, patching, backing up, and restoring Linux/UNIX systems and applications within a Department of Defense environment.
• Experience securing systems and applications in accordance with federal and DoD regulations, directives, policies, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience managing BIND DNS, DNS zones, and Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC).
• Experience administering Linux/UNIX operating systems within a virtual machine operating environment, such as VMware.
• Experience installing, configuring, and managing the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) within a DoD environment.
• Experience managing SMTP relays.
• Experience managing and securing Apache web servers.
• Experience managing YUM repositories and servers.
• Hands‑on experience with Ansible.
• Experience managing, supporting, and using Splunk and Syslog servers.
• Experience supporting Endpoint Security Solutions agents on Linux/UNIX systems.
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-26038

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$148,000 - $165,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.