Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Peraton•,

22h•$104,000 - $166,000•Remote

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join its Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Technology Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations Program. The program provides IT operations and maintenance to modernize legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting consular application services globally. As a member of the Infrastructure Support team, the administrator will support CA servers, storage platforms, systems, networking equipment, and hosted systems at domestic and overseas Department of State facilities. The role works with program team members, contractors, Department of State leadership, and business stakeholders to monitor performance, address faults, ensure secure service delivery, and develop and implement solutions to operational issues and new requirements. The position is fully remote, but candidates must live in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area for occasional onsite meetings, training, or customer support in Washington, DC, or Sterling, Virginia. Onsite frequency may change based on government or program needs, and surge support could require five days per week in the office. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with flexibility subject to manager approval. Off-hours work, including weekends, may be needed for surge requirements.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience; master's degree and 6 years; associate degree and 10 years; or high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years.
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret government security clearance.
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a large, multi-site production environment.
Strong knowledge of RHEL and/or Oracle Linux.
In-depth knowledge of and real-world experience in automation.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and mitigate issues.
Proficiency with Ansible.
Experience working with security teams to translate common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) into actionable mitigation and remediation steps.

Nice To Haves

Experience running databases on Linux, such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Experience with vCenter, VMware vSphere, or Apache HTTP Server.
Hands-on experience with OpenShift 4.x, including RBAC, AD/LDAP integration, CI/CD, certificates, and SSL/TLS.
Red Hat Certified Engineer or Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification.

Responsibilities

Use Red Hat and Oracle Linux experience to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Assist in troubleshooting complex issues involving multiple functional areas.
Administer Linux systems using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet to automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening.
Provide Tier 3 support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux environments.
Deliver technical and user documentation as required.
Provide off-hours support.
Train junior team members on patching and other operations and maintenance tasks.
Comply with certification and accreditation requirements.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures.