Top Secret Linux Systems Administrator | VMware & AWS

Socket.dev; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to support DISA GSM-O II on Ford Island, HI. The role runs primarily on Red Hat Linux with Windows Server in a global network management framework.

Duties include on-call coverage, SLA-driven administration, and documentation of system metrics. The candidate will maintain multi-user systems, collaborate with network teams, and manage storage, security, and cloud components in a mission-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance and US citizenship.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification required.
• Experience with VMware vCenter and related products.
• Experience integrating Network Management and Element Management with performance, ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Experience with SAN/NAS storage and enclave Ethernet switches.
• Shell scripting (bash) and Perl scripting experience.
• Knowledge of security practices such as DISA STIGS and AWS cloud environments.
• Windows Server experience and documentation of policies/standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multi-user Linux systems and Windows Server across a global network management system.
• Set up administrator/service accounts, tune performance, install system-wide software, allocate storage.
• Interact with users and vendors; evaluate products and provide deployment recommendations.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain SLA-based policies; document SOPs and metrics.
• Provide on-call, extended hours, and weekend support as required.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

US Citizenship

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2

VMware vCenter

Network Management integration

SAN/NAS storage support

Shell scripting (bash)

Perl

AWS Cloud

DISA STIGS configuration

Windows Server

Documentation & SLA tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

VMware vCenter

BMC ITSM

AWS

Job description

Socket.dev seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to support DISA GSM-O II on Ford Island, HI. The role runs primarily on Red Hat Linux with Windows Server in a global network management framework.

Duties include on-call coverage, SLA-driven administration, and documentation of system metrics. The candidate will maintain multi-user systems, collaborate with network teams, and manage storage, security, and cloud components in a mission-focused setting.