Booz Allen
LinuxSystemAdministrator
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“Linux System Administrator at Booz Allen. Skills: Linux System Administration, RHEL, System Security, Automation, Infrastructure Management. Manage and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Ensure system integrity, performance, availability, and security”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure system health, availability, performance, and compliance visibility; Ensure data integrity and continuity of operations; Deliver secure, reliable systems
Industry & Context.
Proactive problem-solver; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements, Subject to a government investigation, May need to meet eligibility requirements of the U. S. government client, Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, Use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in Information Technology, 5+ years of experience administering RHEL 8 or 9 in mission-critical enterprise, multi-server, and high-availability federal environments, Experience implementing and managing security measures, firewalls, or intrusion detection systems, Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and network services, Ability to apply and maintain Linux hardening baselines using STIGs, CIS benchmarks, patch management, and vulnerability remediation workflows, Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and lead technical initiatives, Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, Experience building and supporting environments, including Testing, Contingency, Production, and Disaster Recovery servers, Experience with OpenShift, Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, including AKS or EKS, Experience with administration and optimization of WebLogic Server across environments, Experience administering MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle databases on Linux and managed cloud services, and administering Linux workloads in AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments, Possession of excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), CompTIA Linux+, or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), CompTIA Security+ Certification
What You'll Do.
Manage and maintain Linux servers (RHEL
Ensure system integrity
and troubleshoot server software and services
Implement and maintain enterprise monitoring
and alerting solutions
Implement and maintain security controls (firewalls
Develop automation solutions using Bash
Oversee backup and disaster recovery processes
Configure and troubleshoot network services (DNS
Respond to and resolve system incidents
Conduct root cause analyses
Implement preventative measures
Maintain clear technical documentation
Contribute to and lead infrastructure projects (upgrades
new system implementations)
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work effectively in a collaborative team environment; Lead technical initiatives; Collaborate with colleagues and customers
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Lead infrastructure projects such as upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations
Full Job Description
Linux System Administrator **The Opportunity:** We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support mission-critical infrastructure for a federal client. In this role, you will manage and maintain Linux servers such as RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu, ensuring system integrity, performance, availability, and security across enterprise environments. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot server software and services while proactively implementing and maintaining enterprise monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health, availability, performance, and compliance visibility. You will implement and maintain security controls such as firewalls, access management, patching, and system hardening, to meet federal compliance standards. The role also includes developing automation solutions using tools like Bash, Python, and Ansible to streamline administration tasks. You will oversee backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and continuity of operations, as well as configure and troubleshoot network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, and VPNs. Additionally, you will respond to and resolve system incidents, conduct root cause analyses, implement preventative measures, and maintain clear technical documentation. You will contribute to and lead infrastructure projects such as upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations. You’ll leverage your abilities as a proactive problem-solver, strong Linux expertise, and a commitment to delivering secure, reliable systems in support of federal operations. If you are passionate about developing reliable enterprise systems in a federal environment and enjoy working in collaborative, mission-driven teams, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in support of veterans nationwide. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 8+ years of experience in Information Technology * 5+ years of experience administering RHEL 8 or 9 in mission-critical enterprise, multi-server,
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