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DCS Corp · 2 days ago

RHEL Systems Administrator

Ridgecrest, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $117K/yr

6+ years exp

DCS Corp is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Senior Systems Administrator to join their growing IT team. The role involves the administration, maintenance, and support of RHEL-based servers and infrastructure, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of IT systems.

AerospaceManagement ConsultingNational Security

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Installation, configuration, and maintenance of RHEL servers and workstations

Troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, hardware failures, and software conflicts

Implementing and managing system security measures and access controls

Performing regular system backups and disaster recovery procedures

Monitoring system performance and proactively identifying and resolving potential issues

Automating system administration tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl)

Providing technical support to end-users

Staying current with the latest RHEL updates, security patches, and best practices

Assisting with the implementation of new technologies and infrastructure upgrades

Collaborating with IT Management, other IT teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth system operations

Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning

Be able to work as a team with other cross functional teams to achieve the IPT's mission

Participate in research and development to continuously improve the organizations environment and processes

Qualification

RHEL administrationShell scriptingNetworking conceptsVirtualization technologiesSystem monitoring toolsRed Hat certificationsTroubleshooting skillsProfessionalismAutomation toolsLinux Security ComplianceCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skills

Required

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required

High school diploma/GED plus 16 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in an IT field with 8 years of experience, or a master's degree in an IT field with 6 years' experience

Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment

Strong knowledge of RHEL administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance

Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and other scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl)

Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning tools

Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing)

Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Must be able to work onsite - This position is not remote work eligible

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Security+ to comply with DoD 8140

Must be willing and able to work after hours/weekend support for patching and maintenance as needed