Red Hat Linux Engineer
2303 dulles station boulevardHerndon (VA)
Red Hat Linux Engineer
Posted today
2303 dulles station boulevardHerndon (VA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Job Description
The Position:
The Red Hat Linux Systems Engineer (Journeyman) provides Tier II system administration and operational support for Linux-based environments supporting Joint Staff Command and Control (C2) systems. This role ensures system availability, performance, and security within a classified enterprise environment while supporting both primary and contingency operations.
Responsibilities:
Administer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems. Monitor system performance, availability, and resource utilization.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and OS-level issues.
Apply patches, upgrades, and security updates in compliance with change management.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
Support backup, recovery, and system restoration processes.
Maintain system logs and ensure audit and compliance requirements are met.
Support integration with enterprise storage and infrastructure systems. Collaborate with network, database, and application teams to ensure system reliability.
Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
Additional Information: On-site at the Pentagon.
Requirements:
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; ANDDoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE); AND10+ years of relevant IT experience; ANDExperience administering Linux/UNIX systems in enterprise environments.
PREFERRED: Linux Administration
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration Experience with system patching, package management (yum/dnf), and repository management Familiarity with system performance tuning and troubleshooting Scripting & Automation Experience with Bash or shell scripting for automation Familiarity with task automation and cron job management Security & Compliance Experience applying DISA STIGs to Linux systemsFamiliarity with vulnerability remediation and IAVA patching Virtualization & Infrastructure Experience with VMware environments supporting Linux systemsFamiliarity with virtual server provisioning and lifecycle management Enterprise Operations Experience working in classified or DoD enterprise environments Familiarity with C2 systems Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
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