New Directions · 6 days ago
RHEL Systems Administrator
China Lake, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
6+ years expNew Directions Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Senior Systems Administrator to join their growing IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of RHEL-based servers and infrastructure, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the customer's IT systems.
EducationFitnessHealth Care
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Required
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
Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity
Preferred
Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Company
New Directions
New Directions is a professional training company that offers managed behavioral health programs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dave Corbett
Founder
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