RHEL Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a RHEL Administrator to support a federal client with their national security contract, on-site in Colorado Springs, CO. The RHEL Administrator will involve overseeing system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the RHEL environment.

This job is open for applications on 5/14/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities for the RHEL Administrator include:

·       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

Qualifications for the RHEL Administrator include:

·       7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required.

·       Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.

Compensation for the Change Manager include:

·       Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 *depending on experience*

·       Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RHEL, Linux Administrator, System Administration, RHEL 7.x, RHEL 8.x, Server Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Patch Management, System Performance, Troubleshooting, Backup and Recovery, High Availability, Hardware Solutions, Software Solutions, Documentation, Vulnerability Assessment, Tenable, HP WebInspect, Security Incidents, Risk Assessment, Mitigation Strategies, Secret Clearance, Optimization, Monitoring, Installation, Maintenance

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