Red Hat System Administrator

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Red Hat System Administrator to support our Strategic Targets Lab. Primary Responsibilities and Function: Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and workstations within a complex, mixed operating system environment (Windows and Red Hat). Administer and maintain our GitLab environment, including user management, repository configuration, and CI/CD pipeline support. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in compliance with security protocols. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes. Conduct regular security scanning, system patching, and vulnerability remediation to maintain a high-security posture. Implement and maintain system configurations and security settings in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Automate system administration tasks and deployments using Ansible to ensure consistency and efficiency. Manage and configure Red Hat OpenShift environments for containerized application deployment and management. Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up and recoverable. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for installation, configuration, and security procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, network, and application issues across both Linux and Windows platforms.

Requirements

US Citizenship
Associate Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience
Over 5 years related systems administration experience
Hands-on experience as a System Administrator in a large-scale enterprise or military environment
Proven experience working in a mixed operating system environment, with demonstrated expertise in both Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server
Must meet US Army requirements for system administrator duties, including:
CompTIA Security+ Certification (or higher-level DoD 8570-compliant certification)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher-level Red Hat certification
Demonstrated experience with Ansible for automation, configuration management, and orchestration
Proven experience with Red Hat OpenShift for container management and orchestration
Experience administering GitLab, including managing projects, users, and CI/CD configurations
Extensive experience with security best practices, including system scanning, patching, and the application and maintenance of STIGs
Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Solid understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls
Familiarity with administering Cisco networking devices (e.g., Catalyst switches)
Active SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or similar certification
Experience with virtualization technologies such as KVM, VMware, or Red Hat Virtualization (RHV)

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and workstations within a complex, mixed operating system environment (Windows and Red Hat)
Administer and maintain our GitLab environment, including user management, repository configuration, and CI/CD pipeline support
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in compliance with security protocols
Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes
Conduct regular security scanning, system patching, and vulnerability remediation to maintain a high-security posture
Implement and maintain system configurations and security settings in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Automate system administration tasks and deployments using Ansible to ensure consistency and efficiency
Manage and configure Red Hat OpenShift environments for containerized application deployment and management
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up and recoverable
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for installation, configuration, and security procedures
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, network, and application issues across both Linux and Windows platforms