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Linux System Administrator- Top Secret Clearance Required

Information Management Group, Inc.
Schenectady, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Opportunity

IMG is hiring a System Administrator to oversee and maintain the current enterprise Red Hat Linux environment, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of these systems while adhering to U.S. government risk management frameworks, such as NIST 800-53.

Key Responsibilities


  • Administer and optimize RedHat Linux systems, OpenShift, VMWare, and Cloudera platforms including authentication, cluster management, user management, monitoring, performance and data management
  • Implement and enforce security measures to meet NIST 800-53 standards
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance
  • Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system integrity
  • Develop and enforce backup and disaster recovery plans
  • Provide support for system configurations, user management, and access control
  • Document system configurations, procedures and updates
  • Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage applications and services


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
    • 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
  • 5 years of experience with RedHat Linux, VMware, and OpenShift cumulative
  • 2 years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a)
  • Strong understanding of system security principles and experience with NIST 800-53 compliance
  • Proficient in system performance tuning, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
  • Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Active Top Secret or Q security clearance

Preferred Qualifications


  • 3 years of experience with Cloudera Data Platforms (CDP)
  • Experience with Denodo data virtualization
  • Experience with Neo4j development and administration or other graph database technologies
  • Experience with LakeFS, RedHat OpenShift AI or other data versioning and MLOps tools
  • Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, VCP, CCA)


Salary 105-120k

About IMG

Founded in 1987, IMG is a leading small business that exemplifies competence, integrity and follow-through. We consistently provide customer focused professional services, which ensures our company is recognized for continually exceeding expectations. We believe that at the core of our success stand our people. Our people have provided professional services in the Information Technology field for our customers with a commitment to customer satisfaction for over 35 years.

IMG Benefits:


  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short term and long term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Personal leave plus paid federal holidays
  • Professional development and training assistance


IMG is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

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