System Administrator

System Administrator#26-00704 Washington, DC All On-site Job Description :

RHEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

JOB

LOCATION

WASHINGTON, DC WAGE RANGE

• : 52.

00-55.00 PER HOUR

JOB NUMBER:

SAIJP00038741

REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 4-8 years of experience in RHEL system administration
• Demonstrated experience with Bash/Python scripting or other automation scripting languages
• Hands-on experience with common enterprise RHEL administration tools like Satellite and Ansible
• Experience creating/managing users/groups, and identity/access controls
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills (e.g., analyzing logs)
• System hardening, vulnerability management, patching, and firewall configuration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document processes and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work with different teams to ensure proper configurations and smooth deployments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and methodical, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy in work.
• Excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for administering and supporting RHEL servers with day-to-day responsibilities including:

• Managing the full lifecycle of RHEL servers, including deployment, configuration, patching, and maintenance on virtual platforms (VMware).
• Using Red Hat Satellite for large-scale system management, including: Configuring and managing software repositories, content views, and life cycle environments. Orchestrating patch management and security updates across the enterprise infrastructure to ensure compliance
• Developing and implementing automation for routine administrative tasks and infrastructure deployment using Ansible and Bash/Python scripting.
• Conducting advanced system monitoring, performance tuning, and root cause analysis to ensure optimal system health, stability, and performance.
• Creating and maintaining system documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary ownership of implementing systems and software updates in the RHEL environment
• Deploying RHEL patches and platform updates
• Documenting processes, procedures and configurations
• Perform daily operations support functions, including problem isolation and resolution
• Provide status updates of task and project updates
• Provide system administration support
• Troubleshoot platform and application issues
• Write, test, and maintain scripts for automation using Bash, Python, or other appropriate scripting languages

Desirable Skills:

Certifications:

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or other advanced Red Hat Specialist certifications.

• Ability to automate STIG compliance tasks and configuration management using scripting (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Experience with Cloud environments Azure/AWS
• Experience in the Department of Justice environment Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations.

Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion. #Dice