Senior Linux Systems Administrator

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Fort Meade, MD
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain Linux infrastructure, ensuring system security and performance while collaborating with other IT teams.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to work in our Fort Meade, MD office.  Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.


ECS is a leading Cyber Security company that provides innovative solutions to our clients. We are seeking an experienced Senior Red Hat System Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Linux infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.


Job Summary:


We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Red Hat System Administrator to lead the administration of our Linux environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining Red Hat-based systems, including RHEL, VMWare and OpenShift.
  • Providing expert-level support for Linux systems, including troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving complex issues.
  • Developing and implementing best practices for Linux system administration, security, and compliance.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Linux systems with other IT systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Linux System Administration:
    • Design, implement, and maintain Red Hat-based systems, including RHEL, VMWare, and OpenShift.
    • Configure and manage Linux systems, including networking, storage, and security.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux system issues.
  2. Security and Compliance:
    • Develop and implement best practices for Linux system security and DoD RMF compliance
    • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  3. Collaboration and Communication:
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cyber systems engineers, SIEM/logging team, and IT operations.
    • Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  4. Continuous Improvement:
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest Red Hat technologies and best practices.
    • Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000

General Description of Benefits

Preferred Qualifications
  • Expert-level knowledge of Red Hat technologies, including RHEL and OpenShift.
  • Strong understanding of Linux system administration, security, and compliance.
  • Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
  • Experience with DevOps tools, such as Ansible, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Top Skills

Ansible
Bash
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux
Openshift
Perl
Python
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Rhel
VMware
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The Company
HQ: Fairfax, VA
2,129 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries.

ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies.

Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.

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