System Administrator, Linux SME - (Active Secret Clearance with Ability to obtain TS/SCI) Akima, LLC - 3.3 Camp H M Smith, HI Job Details Full-time $148,000 - $165,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Linux support Ansible Technical documentation TS/SCI Vulnerability assessment tools Security policy Implementation (information security management) Secret Clearance Server backup and recovery DoD experience 3 years Automating deployment processes Information security compliance PKI Virtualization tools Production systems Corrective maintenance Computer management Splunk Log analysis tools Scripting DNS Server virtualization ServiceNow System deployment Application Maintenance Systems & applications support SMTP Apache Senior level

RHCSA Full Job Description Company Overview:

Work Where it Matters Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost. As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

ASE is looking for a Linux System Administration Support professional to work in Honolulu, HI. This role is critical to providing day-to-day administration and operational support. The Linux System Administrator will install, configure, operate, maintain, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers and applications while initiating corrective actions and accurately reporting system status. This position works closely with information owners, HQ

USINDOPACOM

Directorates, Systems, Network, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and secure operation of mission-critical information systems in accordance with established standards and procedures. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, patch, secure, and troubleshoot Linux/UNIX systems and applications. Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux, BIND DNS, DNSSEC, ACAS, Splunk, Syslog, Apache, Ansible, YUM, SMTP relay, and ServiceNow. Maintain STIG, DoD PKI, ESS, and cybersecurity compliance across assigned systems. Review system logs, ACAS scans, vulnerabilities, and ServiceNow tickets daily and resolve identified issues. Develop scripts, automation, Kickstart deployment files, and ServiceNow workflows. Perform system backups, restorations, continuity testing, and documentation updates. Support command exercises, inspections, maintenance activities, and scheduled or unscheduled outages. Participate in technical meetings and provide status updates, recommendations, and monthly reporting. Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support as mission requirements dictate.

Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance Required. Must meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level requirements established under DoD 8140.03-M. Must possess a current Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification, version 6 or later, in good standing Minimum of three years of experience managing, supporting, patching, backing up, and restoring Linux/UNIX systems and applications within a Department of Defense environment. Experience securing systems and applications in accordance with federal and DoD regulations, directives, policies, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Experience managing

BIND DNS, DNS

zones, and Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC). Experience administering Linux/UNIX operating systems within a virtual machine operating environment, such as VMware. Experience installing, configuring, and managing the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) within a DoD environment. Experience managing SMTP relays. Experience managing and securing Apache web servers. Experience managing YUM repositories and servers. Hands-on experience with Ansible. Experience managing, supporting, and using Splunk and Syslog servers. Experience supporting Endpoint Security Solutions agents on Linux/UNIX systems. Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Benefits Information:

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Pay Range:

$148,000 - $165,000

Job ID:

2026-26038

Work Type:

On-Site