Description & Requirements
RHEL Administrator
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Yearly Base Pay: $81,000 - $120,000
Work Arrangement: Hybrid-Remote
Clearance Requirement: Must possess Active Secret Clearance
Empower mission-critical systems and safeguard our Homeland as a RHEL Administrator with Maximus—where innovation meets opportunity.
About the role:
Maximus is seeking an experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux Admin to join our team. In this position, 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.
What we offer:
- Unlimited Time Off (UTO)
- Competitive Health Benefits
- 401K With Company Match
- 11 paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness and Discount Programs
- Career Development and Promotional Opportunities
Project Specific Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain the RHEL-based server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and patch management
- Work on RHEL 7.x/8.x and perform system administration, which includes installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Perform system backups and recovery processes to ensure high availability and data protection
- Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to meet business requirements and enhance the RHEL server environment
- Create and maintain documentation related to system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Perform vulnerability scans using common scanning tools such as Tenable, Hp WebInspect, and others
- Investigate security breaches, risks, and attacks; create mitigation plans and implement both proactive and retrospective solutions
- Active Secret clearance is required
- Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship
- This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime
- Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule
- Telework: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from Colorado Springs, CO, and be available to work onsite at the customer’s discretion
- This includes being on-site during the transition period
- This individual must be able to accommodate a rotational on-call schedule as needed
- This position requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required. Related experience is acceptable
Certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) are preferred.
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