Senior Linux Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer (Day, Night or Weekend Shift - TS/SCI with Polygraph required) at Red Alpha — Maryland, USA | Base Career

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We are seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator/Engineer to support a highly available, mission-critical enterprise environment serving the Intelligence Community.

This role is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based infrastructure, virtualized environments, and application platforms.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Red Hat/CentOS systems, VMware, system security, and enterprise application support, with a strong focus on operational reliability, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/CentOS).
Support mission-critical infrastructure to ensure high availability, stability, and security.
Install, configure, maintain, and support JBoss application servers.
Create, configure, and manage VMware virtual machines and supporting infrastructure.
Implement system hardening, security controls, and compliance requirements.
Automate system administration tasks using Ansible, Terraform, shell scripting, and Python.
Manage and support physical servers, storage systems, networking, authentication services, and related infrastructure components.
Monitor system performance, identify issues, and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Support system integration efforts and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.
Assist with Oracle database administration activities and support applications utilizing JSON-based data exchange.

*Please note, multiple shifts are available for this position include day (8 AM - 5 PM), night, and weekend shifts (12 hours).

What you bring to the table:

BS in Computer Science or a technical discipline from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
10+ years of relevant experience in systems administration.
Security+ certification
Proficiency with Linux (CentOS, RHEL)
Extensive experience installing, configuring, and maintaining JBoss and/or Wildfly

Experience with RH Ansible
Familiarity with Oracle Databases and possibly DBA experience
Experience with storage, networking, security compliance, scripting (Python, Shell)

The total package:

Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself.
Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $175,000 - $225,000.
Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements : $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!

Senior Linux Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer (Day, Night or Weekend Shift - TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

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