Linux System Administrator

Description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support enterprise infrastructure in a secure, high-performance environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with experience managing Linux systems, enterprise storage, and backup solutions while maintaining strong security and compliance standards. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, supporting vulnerability management efforts, and driving continuous improvements across infrastructure operations.

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production environment
• Manage IBM Enterprise Storage solutions to ensure availability, performance, and data integrity
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas Net Backup for enterprise backup and recovery operations
• Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories
• Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus, ensuring alignment with security requirements
• Implement and maintain system security configurations, including system hardening and policy enforcement
• Support STE/STIN-related processes and security frameworks
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to support upgrades, audits, and incident response
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance activities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, or similar)
• Experience with enterprise storage (IBM), backup solutions (Veritas Net Backup), and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus)
• Strong knowledge of Linux patching (YUM), system hardening, security best practices, and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)

• RHCSA or similar Linux certification
• Experience in high-availability or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • RHCSA or similar Linux certification (Desired)

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation;

our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP:
Our People.

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

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