RHEL Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Dev Technology • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dev Technology is seeking a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to provide expertise in managing and optimizing assets for our federal client's critical operations

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible due to federal contract requirements).
• Experience with federal government contracts, with a preference for contracts under Homeland Security.
• 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with OpenShift.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on-call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment.

Nice To Haves

• Team player and fast learner with the ability to work proactively and independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills to support geographically diverse mission-critical operations.

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
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees