RHEL Admin - United States - 28016 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

RHEL Admin

Date

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

City

Annapolis Junction

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking an accomplished Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to provide expertise in managing and optimizing assets for our federal client's critical operations. As a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Admin, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the RHEL infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the RHEL environment.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS135, T3, Band 6

Responsibilities: 

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

Required:

An active Security clearance is required.
7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.
Due to federal requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
A High School diploma or GED is required.
This is an on-site position at a government facility.
Requires presence on-site five days per week.
Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Annapolis Junction, MD
Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required

Minimum Requirements

TCS135, T3, Band 6

Preferred Key Skills and Abilities (not contractually required):

Certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) are preferred.
DHS Suitability

#techjobs #clearance

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.