Sr Linux Systems Administrator

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sr Linux Systems Administrator will support a high-priority government program by maintaining multi-user and virtual computer systems, COTS software products, and performing essential system administration duties. The role requires extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ansible, Kubernetes, and Docker, and the ability to work effectively in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer multi-user and virtual computer systems.
• Troubleshoot, patch, and configure servers (RHEL 7 & 8).
• Create and manage Ansible playbooks for automation tasks.
• Monitor and resolve system performance issues.
• Assist the Information Assurance team with system vulnerability management and STIG checklist production.
• Perform backup/restoration processes, and manage software licenses.
• Provide on-the-job training for system configuration and deployment.
• Collaborate with the Information Assurance team on security incidents.

Requirements

• RHEL/Linux (RHEL 7 & 8) expertise.
• 7-12+ years of experience in System Administration (E1/E2/E3 levels).
• Security+ Certification.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible (writing and managing playbooks).
• Proficiency in BASH/Python scripting.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Tower.
• Experience with STIGing (Security Technical Implementation Guide) and producing checklists.
• Familiarity with server configuration, maintenance, and deployment.

Nice-to-haves

• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline systems and software development environments.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Encouragement for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply