RHEL Administrator; Secret Clearance

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. DHS Secret Clearance required. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered per government requirements.

Location: Full-time onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD

Dev Technology is seeking a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to provide expertise in managing and optimizing assets for our federal client's critical operations.

• Manage and support RHEL-based server infrastructure, encompassing installation, configuration, and patch management
• Perform system administration tasks for RHEL 7.x/8.x, including setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
• Monitor and analyze system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Execute system backup and recovery operations to ensure data protection and high availability
• Assess and recommend hardware and software solutions to address business needs and improve the RHEL server environment
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like Tenable, HP WebInspect, and similar platforms
• Investigate security incidents, assess risks, and design mitigation strategies, implementing proactive and reactive measures to enhance security

• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible due to federal contract requirements).
• Experience with federal government contracts, with a preference for contracts under Homeland Security.
• 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page‑outs is required.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on‑call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment.

• Team player and fast learner with the ability to work proactively and independently.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to support geographically diverse mission‑critical operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans