Linux System Administrator

Team Lead & Principal Technical Recruiter - Engineering Division

Length: 3 years to start

Job Description: We are seeking a talented Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support a mid-sized Red Hat Linux environment with enterprise level requirements. Qualified candidates should be experienced in current Linux environments and have a strong understanding of system/network architecture and design. This role is responsible for performing systems administration on Red Hat 8/9 servers, Red Hat Identity Management (IdM), and Red Hat Ansible Automation.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate experience in server performance optimization, cyber security, OS and application patching, McAfee suite, scripting, storage, and disaster recovery.

• Strong knowledge of Red Hat 8/9 Linux
• Experience in setting up and deploying network services (e.g. Git Lab/Git Hub, Apache Web Server, NFS server)
• Centralized account management (experience with Red Hat Identity Management or Free IPA server is a plus)
• Possess or have the ability to obtain security relevant certifications (e.g. Security+ and Linux+ or equivalent)
• Applied understanding of system hardening (experience with DoD system hardening guidelines is preferred, but not required)

• Knowledge of Virtualization Technologies such as VMware or Red Hat Virtualization
• Network support including SSH server implementation, Linux networking configuration, NFS, Host Based Firewall, Web Servers
• PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication, and PIV Technologies
• Linux kernel, system tuning and performance analysis
• Remote KVM experience
• BS in Computer Science or related field and 5 years experience or MS Computer Science or related field and 2 years experience

Candidates must have an active secret clearance to be considered for this position.

• Work Location
  :
  Onsite 5 days a week. There may be flexibility for up to 1 day work from home but will be dependent on program requirements. Final schedule to be determined by hiring manager.
• Travel
  : CONUS travel may be once a quarter for a week (Hawaii & Alaska included)

• 1st round interview will be Zoom with hiring manager & SME
• 2nd round interview will be Zoom with additional team members as needed

Selected candidate will be subject to a post offer background check and must be able to maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, relegation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information;

US citizenship is required. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.