Linux System Administrator

Overview

On Site
Up to $120,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux
RHEL
RHEL 8
RHEL 9
Linux Administration
Unix Administration
Bash
Python
Perl
JavaScript
Shell Scripting
Ansible
RHEL Satellite
Satellite Server
Automation
Configuration Management
NFTables
Firewalld
IPTables
DNS
ISC2 BIND
TCP/IP
IPv4
IPv6
Postfix
SMTP Relay
SELinux
NFS
NFSv3
NFSv4
PXE Boot
Clustering
High Availability
System Hardening
CIS Benchmarks
NIST 800-53
DISA STIGs
Mirantis Container Runtime
Docker
Container Runtime
GitLab
CI/CD
AWS
Cloud Infrastructure
Troubleshooting
Command Line
Linux O&M
Package Management
System Performance
LAN/WAN
Networking Fundamentals
Security Tools
Security Compliance
Infrastructure Automation
Enterprise Linux
Linux Server Administration
Federal Environment
DoD Environment
Secure Environments
Linux Security
Monitoring
Documentation
System Architecture

Job Details

Location: Onsite in Downtown Atlanta, GA (5 days/week)

 

Employment Type: 6+ Month Contract-to-Hire

 

Compensation: Up to $55/hour W-2 or $62/hour 1099/IC

 

Conversion Salary: up to $120k

 

 

Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust (sponsored after start; process ~4 weeks)

 

Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, supplemental health (e.g., Aflac), and 401(k)

 

On-Call: Part of a light rotation (approx. twice per quarter)

 

Job Summary

 

We are seeking two Linux Systems Administrators with strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to support a mission-critical federal program. This hands-on role is fully onsite and focuses on administering, maintaining, and securing RHEL systems within a controlled environment.

 

The ideal candidate brings solid RHEL administration experience, an active Red Hat certification, and practical experience using Ansible for automation and configuration management. You ll support production systems, collaborate with engineering and security teams, and ensure availability and stability across Linux environments.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Install, configure, patch, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
  • Use Ansible for automation, configuration, and system deployment tasks.
  • Perform command-line RHEL administration and day-to-day O&M activities.
  • Troubleshoot OS-level issues, performance problems, and system alerts.
  • Support system hardening, patching, and security compliance workflows.
  • Document system configurations, changes, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams.
  • Participate in a light on-call rotation to support critical systems.

 

Required Skills & Experience

 

  • 7+ years total IT experience
  • 5+ years hands-on Linux systems administration, primarily in RHEL/Unix environments.
  • Active Red Hat certification (RHCSA, RHCE, or higher any one is acceptable).
  • Experience using Ansible for automation and configuration management.
  • Strong command-line troubleshooting and Linux operations skills.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in a secure federal facility.

 

Nice to Have (Not Required)

 

  • Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field of study.
  • Exposure to GitLab or CI/CD tooling.
  • Experience with Docker/Mirantis or other container runtimes.
  • Familiarity with federal/DoD, regulated, or security-sensitive environments.
  • General understanding of Linux networking or monitoring tools.
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