Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 60 Month(s)
Skills
Ansible
Apache HTTP Server
Backup
Bash
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Disaster Recovery
Economics
Elasticsearch
Hardening
IBM AIX
IT Operations
Identity Management
Leadership
Linux
Linux Administration
Load Balancing
MBA
Management
OBIEE
OpenEdge
Oracle
Oracle Db
Oracle WebLogic
Patch Management
PeopleSoft
Python
RHCSA
Recovery
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Linux
Regulatory Compliance
Satellite
Servers
Soft Skills
Technical Support
RHCE
Job Details
Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
We are looking for a Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator - Hybrid - Annapolis, MD
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Job Title: Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator
Location: Hybrid 3 days on-site in Annapolis, MD & 2 days remote
Contract Duration: 5 Years (07/01/2025 to 06/30/2030)
Location: Hybrid 3 days on-site in Annapolis, MD & 2 days remote
Contract Duration: 5 Years (07/01/2025 to 06/30/2030)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator to join its IT operations. The selected consultant will be responsible for managing and optimizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems supporting critical judiciary functions. This role demands a deep understanding of system performance, automation, security, and enterprise-level Linux administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers across multiple environments.
- Perform system upgrades, patch management, and security hardening.
- Implement automation using tools such as Ansible, Bash, or Python.
- Configure and manage Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (IdM), and related RHEL ecosystem tools.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with policies.
- Provide support for applications such as Oracle WebLogic, Oracle DB, Apache, Elastic Search, PeopleSoft, and others.
- Maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery protocols (including Rubrik).
- Document system configurations and procedures.
- Participate in on-call support and resolve critical incidents.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (excluding Agriculture Economics or MBA).
- Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certification ID must be valid (current or non-current acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience as a Red Hat System Administrator.
- 10+ years of experience administering IBM AIX pSeries systems.
- 15+ years of overall IT experience.
- Experience supporting 24/7 mission-critical environments.
- Strong knowledge of Red Hat tuning, load balancing, networking, backup/recovery, disaster recovery.
- Experience with Oracle, Progress OpenEdge, Apache, Mobius, CVS, Oracle OBI, and Electronic Imaging tools.
Soft Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Able to interface effectively with users and technical support teams.
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