Our client, a government integrator located in Springfield, VA, is looking to hire a Secret cleared Linux Systems Administrator for a 12-month onsite contract. The Systems Administrator will provide support and in-depth hardware and OS troubleshooting, configuration, backup, security measures, backup, and disaster recovery services.
The Systems Administrator will work to automate the installation of software using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Bash, and/or Python. The consultant will develop advanced Linux-based solutions in support of enterprise level systems to include local repository management, centralized user management, multifactor authentication, DNS, DHCP, time services, security automation, and enterprise-wide log collection, monitoring, and analysis. The consultant will develop installation procedures and automation for Red Hat infrastructure and third-party software. The consultant will develop methods for deploying development environments that mirror production environments for risk mitigation in test and evaluation of software and hardware solutions. The consultant will also develop and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux baseline images for deployment in disconnected secure environments.
The consultant will develop strategies and automation to maintain the security posture of all Linux resources to a level consistent with a DISA reportable systems.
Required Skills:

• Must have active Secret Clearance
• Must have Bachelor's degree (can be made up for with 9 years of experience)
• Must have 5 years' experience as a Systems Administrator/Engineer
• Must have DOD Directive 8750 Compliant (i.e. CompTIA Security )
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Proficiency with automation/scripting languages Puppet, Ansible, Bash, etc.
• Proficiency working in a team with Git source control manager.
• Experience with Linux System Administration and Linux System Hardening.
• Experience with RHEL 7/8/9 OS platform
• A demonstrated strong working knowledge of Virtual infrastructure technologies.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, or GitLab
• Experience delivering solutions in accordance with agile and waterfall methodologies