Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator - United States - 35224 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator

Date

Monday, January 12, 2026

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.  

This position is an onsite role (Annapolis Junction, MD), 5 days a week and requires a secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS136, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and 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

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Secret clearance is required.
- Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship
- This is an on-site position at a government facility.
- Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
- 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.

- Additional tasks to be assigned as needed.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

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

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Minimum Requirements

TCS136, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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.

Accommodations

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