RHEL Admin

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, 5 days a week and requires a secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS135, T3, Band 6

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:

- An active Security clearance is required.
- 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.
- Due to federal requirements, only US Citizens can be considered.

Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
- A High School diploma or GED is required.
- This is an on-site position at a government facility.
- Requires presence on-site five days per week.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Colorado Springs, CO
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required

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Minimum Requirements

TCS135, T3, Band 6

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