Red Hat Systems Admin (Systems Administrator 2) - 28264

HII's Mission Technologies division • Warren, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a skilled and motivated Red Hat System Administrator to join our team.

HII Mission Technologies has an immediate opportunity available for a Red Hat System Administrator located in Warren, MI. The ideal candidate will have experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in a DoD RMF environment, with a strong focus on automation using Ansible, system hardening, and secure infrastructure operations.
This role requires on-site work in Warren, MI and cannot be performed remotely.

Come support our work with Ground Vehicle Systems Center and join a high-performing team of engineers!
Details Below!

Requirements

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation, configuration management, and system provisioning
• Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and A&A processes in a DoD environment
• Familiarity with system monitoring and log analysis tools such as Elastic (ELK Stack)
• Understanding of Linux networking, storage, and system services
• At least one DoD 8570 certification (Security+, CISSP, CASP, CISM, etc.)
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance with the US Governemnt
• US Citizenship is a required to recieve a secret clearance with the US Government

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years experience administering enterprise Linux environments
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Strong experience building and managing Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories at scale
• Experience integrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines or enterprise automation frameworks
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python)
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and storage systems
• Experience supporting DoD lab environments (GVSC, RDT&E, TDREN)
• Experience working with government customers

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across lab and enterprise environments
• Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks and roles to automate system configuration, patching, and deployment
• Automate compliance enforcement for STIGs and RMF controls using Ansible and scripting tools
• Perform system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation to maintain ATO compliance
• Administer user access, authentication, and permissions using centralized identity solutions
• Monitor system performance, logs, and availability using tools such as Elastic (ELK Stack) and native Linux utilities
• Troubleshoot system issues related to OS, storage, networking, and application performance
• Support integration of Linux systems within secure lab environments and TDREN architecture
• Conduct system audits and ensure adherence to security baselines and operational procedures
• Coordinate with network, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to support mission requirements
• Maintain system documentation, configurations, and standard operating procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level