Red Hat Linux Administrator

About Beacon Systems, Inc

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 Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. 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.

Position: Red Hat Linux Administrator

Location: Annapolis, MD 21401 (Hybrid)-2 Days Remote/ 3 Days Onsite

Contract Duration: 5 Years

Interview Mode:- In-person

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The AOC is seeking proposals from prospective Offerors to provide one (1) Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator consultant. The Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator will manage and optimize the AOC s Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. The resource will be responsible for ensuring system stability, security, and performance while supporting a range of enterprise applications. This role requires advanced expertise in Linux administration, automation, troubleshooting, and security best practices.

Offeror Resource Qualifications:

The Offeror shall propose a resource that meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor s degree, or postgraduate degree, in engineering, computer science, or related field (as determined by the AOC).
1. The AOC has pre-determined that degrees in the following fields are not related: Bachelors in Agricultural and Resource Economics and Masters in Business Administration.
2. Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

1. The certification must be issued by Red Hat.
2. The certification may be either current or non-current, provided that the certification ID is supplied and in valid status for the proposed resource.

The AOC prefers the Offeror s proposed resource to have the following qualifications:

1. Ten (10) or more years of experience as a Red Hat system administrator.
2. Ten (10) or more years of experience administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems.
3. Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) field.

Offeror Resource(s) Skill, Experience, & Capabilities:

Offeror shall propose a resource possessing the following preferred skills, experience, and capabilities:

1. Experience with:
1. Working in a complex networked system environment with strong networking.
2. Administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems.
3. Administering systems including, but not limited to, the applications below:

1. Oracle WebLogic Servers
2. Oracle Database Servers

iii. Progress 4GL/Database Servers/OpenEdge

1. Apache Web Servers
2. vSphere hosted RHEL Servers.
3. Rubrik backup systems.

vii. Oracle Database backups.

viii. PeopleSoft

1. Mobius
2. Elastic Search
3. Oracle OBI

xii. CVS (Concurrent Version System)

1. Red Hat performance tuning.
2. Load balancing, partitioning, back-up/recovery, and disaster recovery.
3. Working in an environment that requires 24/7 system availability.
4. Application development.
5. Red Hat Support.
6. Electronic Imaging Support.
1. Ability to:

1. Work in a team environment.
2. Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel.
3. Demonstrate leadership skills.
4. Interface with users and helpdesk for day-to-day support.
5. Provide Backup/recovery and networking methodologies.
6. Troubleshoot at the Operating System (OS), database, and application levels.
1. Knowledge of:

1. Red Hat administration including configuration and tuning.

Scope of Work

Offeror proposed resource shall be responsible for the following:

1. Installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers across development, testing, and production environments.
2. Performing system upgrades, patch management, and security hardening to ensure compliance with industry standards.
3. Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.
4. Implementing automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, or Python to streamline system administration tasks.
5. Configuring and maintaining Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (IdM), and other Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) ecosystem tools.
6. Collaborating with security teams to ensure systems are protected against vulnerabilities and comply with security policies.
7. Maintaining and optimizing storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
8. Supporting application teams by providing guidance on best practices for Linux-based deployments.
9. Maintaining documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
10. Participating in on-call support and incident resolution activities as required.
11. Setup Network File Server (NFS) and mount points.
12. Configuring Chron jobs for both systems and applications.

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.

EEO Statement

Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance