RHEL System Administrator

Company: Gridiron IT Solutions
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

RHEL System Administrator

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Location: Chantilly, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: NO

Job Description

Gridiron IT is looking for a RHEL System Administrator to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) program.? The candidate will join a team of admins responsible for the management and advanced troubleshooting of related issues in the SIPR environment.
On the EITaaS program, Gridiron IT will deliver enhanced capabilities and services to implement and operate an enterprise ITSM solution, enterprise service desk, endpoint management and security solution, as well as CONUS/OCONUS field support and life cycle support for end user devices to enable the DAF to transition focus from IT operations to mission operations.


Responsibilities

Serve as a systems administrator for management and issues related to the RHEL servers or managed applications.? In this role, you will be responsible for following approved SOPs for known issues, as well as dynamic troubleshooting of new issues as they are reported.? This will regularly involve collaborating with other teams and stakeholders to properly identify issues, document, and test resolutions.

More About The Role: Manage and maintain RHEL systems in various environments (physical, virtual, cloud) Remediate issues related to failed patches or applications and conflicts related to patching.?? High level troubleshooting of common applications and their interactions with the underlying operating systems.?? Analyze day-to-day operations and write scripts to improve daily tasks.??? Providing O&M support for supported servers Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of storage systems and backup solutions Engage with engineering teams as necessary to field solutions Track all relevant SLA/SLRs and provide reports as required Collaborate with DAF enterprise and program security teams to ensure requirements are met Communicate effectively and collaboratively with customers, stakeholders, and peers











Required Qualifications


10+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor's Degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience). Must have DoD Secret clearance DoD 8140 compliance; Security + certification at a minimum. Experience testing, deploying, and troubleshooting the installation of RHEL and third-party software updates Demonstrated experience with planning, configuring, deploying, and implementing automated software and firmware patching, such as WSUS, SCCM, YUM, SolarWinds, etc. for heterogeneous operating systems environments (e.g., Microsoft Windows and Linux) Proficiency in RHEL installation, configuration, and maintenance Strong command-line skills and scripting abilities (Bash, Python) Knowledge of networking protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, etc.) Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) Experience managing RHEL servers in a DoD environment Experience working in a secure location managing devices on a SIPR network Familiarity with STIG requirements Familiarity with ITILv4 Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies Strong skills with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, Visio) and SharePoint Excellent verbal and written communication skills

















These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have: Experience with ServiceNow Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools Familiarity with database administration Acts independently to expose and resolve problems





Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires Secret Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000/yr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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