RHEL Systems Administrator
Job in
Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
DCS Corp
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary Range: $80,934 - $117,200
Essential Job Functions- Installation, configuration, and maintenance of RHEL servers and workstations.
- Troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, hardware failures, and software conflicts.
- Implementing and managing system security measures and access controls.
- Performing regular system backups and disaster recovery procedures.
- Monitoring system performance and proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
- Automating system administration tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).
- Providing technical support to end-users.
- Staying current with the latest RHEL updates, security patches, and best practices.
- Assisting with the implementation of new technologies and infrastructure upgrades.
- Collaborating with IT Management, other IT teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth system operations.
- Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
- Be able to work as a team with other cross functional teams to achieve the IPT's mission.
- Participate in research and development to continuously improve the organizations environment and processes.
- Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- High school diploma/GED plus 16 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in an IT field with 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree in an IT field with 6 years’ experience.
- Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
- Strong knowledge of RHEL administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
- Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and other scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
- Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning tools.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing).
- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work onsite - This position is not remote work eligible.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Security+ to comply with DoD 8140.
- Must be willing and able to work after hours/weekend support for patching and maintenance as needed.
- Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.
- Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Experience with configuring and implementing Linux Security Compliance Enforcement (SCE) and FA Policy.
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