Linux Administrator

Peraton

. Provide operational support for the FDA enterprise environment consisting of approximately 3,500 physical and virtual servers .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Linux Administration, including server provisioning, automation scripting, and cloud computing with AWS and Azure. Proficient in troubleshooting, server hardening, and maintaining operational support within defined SLAs.

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Linux AdministrationAWS Cloud ComputingAutomation ScriptingServer ProvisioningTroubleshooting Skills

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Hard Skills

Linux Operating SystemsRed Hat LinuxAnsible TowerVMware vSphereInfrastructure as CodeAutomation ScriptingServer HardeningBackup TechnologiesCloud Service ProvisioningPatch Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CoachingTask Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureServiceNowSolarWindsCisco HardwareSplunkLumension/IvantiRed Hat SatelliteForemanPacemaker

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationAzure CertificationCentrify Certification

Industry Keywords

FDA Enterprise EnvironmentVirtual ServersOn-Premise DatacentersCloud-Based DatacentersSecurity ProductsVulnerability ScanningThreat MitigationGroup Policy ManagementNetwork TechnologiesOSCAP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudLinuxOpenShiftOraclePuppetServiceNowSplunkVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational support for the FDA enterprise environment consisting of approximately 3,500 physical and virtual servers
Support customer on-premise and cloud-based AWS and Azure datacenters
Create images, provision servers, perform patching and reporting, and create and maintain documentation/SOPs
Work directly with customers to integrate applications
Script and automate tasks
Perform high-level problem solving
Troubleshoot a wide variety of issues within defined SLAs
Participate in a 24/7 on-call schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years with BS/BA or 9 years with a HS Diploma
Minimum of 5 years experience as a Linux Administrator
Experience with Linux operating systems, Red Hat Satellite/Capsule/OEL, Foreman, Pacemaker, Cisco hardware builds and provisioning with Kickstart
Experience with Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu, Veritas SF/Infoscale vcs/vxvm/vxfs, Linux build automation/recovery, OpenShift, OCFS2, Ansible Tower, and Scaler
Strong understanding of server backup, vulnerability scanning and threat mitigation technologies, server hardening, and OSCAP
Understanding of common security products such as Splunk and Lumension/Ivanti
Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management
Experience administering and supporting VMware vSphere, including ESXi and vCenter
Linux systems administration and storage experience
Experience with NetApp, cloud computing instance and service provisioning, including AWS and Azure
Infrastructure as Code experience, including Ansible or Puppet
Automation scripting skills, including ksh, bash, yams, Oracle Linux patching automation, and PowerShell
SolarWinds monitoring experience
ServiceNow or other ticketing systems experience
Ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks
Strong troubleshooting skills
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance
Preferred: AWS, Azure, and Centrify certification and experience
Preferred: knowledge of network technologies, connectivity, protocols, and security
Clear verbal and written communication
Ability to assist and coach team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus