Systems Administrator 706

(EDO) Entertainment Data Oracle, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support a mission-critical geospatial data visualization application at a McLean, VA site. The role covers day-to-day operation, Linux server management, and security hardening across on‑prem and cloud environments (AWS/GCP).

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Linux administration experience, proficiency with Red Hat/Debian, Elastic logs, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional Linux System Administrator experience in production environments.
• Proficient with Linux (Red Hat/Debian) systems, patching, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Elastic (logs/metrics) and cloud environments (AWS).
• Ability to analyze logs and diagnose complex problems.
• Familiarity with cloud and on‑prem Hybrid environments (AWS/GCP).
• Strong communication and ability to work independently in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise Linux servers (RHEL 8) across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Support cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) including provisioning and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot system, network, and application issues with log analysis.
• Perform OS maintenance, patching, tuning, and security hardening.
• Develop automation using Bash, Python, Ansible or similar tools.
• Install and support Linux-hosted software and virtualization components.
• Document configurations and procedures; contribute to knowledge bases.
• Provide tiered help desk support and incident resolution.
• Participate in operational meetings and after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Linux systems

Elastic

AWS

GCP

log analysis

troubleshooting

automation (Bash/Python/Ansible)

cloud/on-prem infrastructure

communication

independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Elastic

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for a Linux System Administrator (SA) to join our team at a customer site in McLean, VA to support a mission‑critical geospatial data visualization application. The Linux SA will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of enterprise Linux systems, operating, monitoring, securing, and maintaining Linux‑based infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud‑hosted environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Linux servers (RHEL 8) across on‑prem and cloud environments, ensuring system stability, performance, and security.
• Support cloud‑based infrastructure (AWS, GCP), including provisioning Linux hosts, monitoring system health and resource utilization, and optimizing compute, storage, and cost as part of day‑to‑day operations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of system, network, and application issues, using in‑depth log analysis and system diagnostics to identify root causes and resolve complex production problems.
• Perform OS maintenance activities, including system updates, patching, performance tuning, configuration management, and security hardening in accordance with operational and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools to streamline system administration tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve operational consistency.
• Install, configure, and support Linux‑hosted software applications, virtualization platforms, and associated infrastructure components required to support mission workloads.
• Document system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guidance, and contribute to shared knowledge bases to support team continuity and operational maturity.
• Provide tiered help desk support to system users, including issue triage, escalation, and resolution.
• Participate in operational meetings and daily task coordination, providing status updates and collaborating with team members and stakeholders to support ongoing system operations.
• Participate in an operational phone rotation to respond to time‑sensitive issues outside of normal business hours.

Key Technologies

• Software: Apache Webserver, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, OMAR, OSSIM, RedHat Linux, FreeIPA, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Internet Information Service, OGC Web Services (WMS, WFS, WCS), Google Earth Client, Geospatial products.
• Hardware: Network Attached Storage (NAS) deployment and maintenance; firewall, switch, and router installation, deployment and maintenance; server.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Linux System Administrator or in a closely related systems administration role supporting production environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency administering Linux systems (Red Hat–based and/or Debian‑based distributions), including system configuration, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with Elastic.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud environments, especially AWS (compute, storage, monitoring).
• Proven ability to analyze system and application logs (e.g., syslog, system journals, application logs) to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and resolve complex problems.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure fundamentals, including server hardware, storage systems, virtualization technologies, and core networking concepts.
• Experience deploying, maintaining, and patching open‑source and custom applications on Linux platforms in compliance‑driven or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting security and compliance requirements for Linux systems, including authentication and authorization fundamentals and support for ATO‑driven operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within a technical team and communicating clearly with stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate technical issues and resolutions effectively in both written and verbal form.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments, including familiarity with AWS and other government or IC cloud platforms (e.g., C2S).
• Exposure to automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, as well as scripting in Bash or Python beyond basic operational tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability tools and using metrics to improve system reliability and performance.
• Experience working with enterprise storage solutions (NFS, NAS, SAN) and backup/recovery platforms.
• Prior experience supporting mission, data‑driven, or intelligence‑community systems in classified or regulated environments.
• Relevant technical certifications, such as Linux (RHCSA/RHCE), AWS, Cisco, or related infrastructure certifications.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like‑minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting‑edge technologies
• Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
• A work‑life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
• Amusing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Fully paid life and disability coverage
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.