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Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Peraton

. Support CA servers, storage platforms, systems, networking equipment, and hosted systems at Department of State domestic and overseas facilities .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux administration, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux, while ensuring secure service delivery and compliance with certification requirements. Proficient in automation tools such as AAP, Satellite, Puppet, and Ansible to enhance operational efficiency and troubleshoot complex issues.

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Linux AdministrationRed Hat Enterprise LinuxOracle LinuxAutomation with AnsibleActive SECRET Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills
Linux AdministrationAutomationTroubleshootingPerformance MonitoringSystem HardeningPatch ManagementDatabase ManagementCI/CDRBACSSL/TLS
Soft Skills
CollaborationTrainingDocumentation
Tools & Technologies
AAPSatellitePuppetVCenterVMware vSphereApache HTTP ServerOpenShift 4.x
Certifications & Qualifications
Red Hat Certified EngineerRed Hat Certified System Administrator
Industry Keywords
Department of StateSecurity ClearanceMulti-Site Production EnvironmentStandard Operating ProceduresCommon Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleApacheLinuxMySQLOpenShiftOraclePostgresPuppetVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support CA servers, storage platforms, systems, networking equipment, and hosted systems at Department of State domestic and overseas facilities
  • Monitor performance and address faults
  • Ensure secure service delivery
  • Develop and implement solutions for operational issues and new requirements
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across functional areas
  • Perform Linux administration using AAP, Satellite, and Puppet to automate system builds, upgrades, patching, and hardening
  • Provide T3-level support for Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux environments
  • Deliver technical and user documentation
  • Provide off-hours support, including weekends during surge periods
  • Train junior team members on patching and other operations and maintenance tasks
  • Comply with certification and accreditation requirements
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Collaborate with program team members, contractors, Department of State leadership, and business stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or Master's degree and 6 years of experience, or Associate's degree and 10 years of experience, or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active SECRET Government Security Clearance
  • 5 years of experience in a similar role within a large, multi-site production environment
  • Strong knowledge of RHEL and/or Oracle Linux
  • In-depth knowledge and real-world experience in automation
  • Ability to quickly troubleshoot and mitigate issues
  • Proficiency with Ansible
  • Experience working with Security teams to translate common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE) into actionable mitigation and remediation steps
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Oracle Linux
  • Experience with AAP, Satellite, and Puppet
  • Desired: Experience running databases on Linux (Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL)
  • Desired: Experience with vCenter, VMware vSphere, or Apache HTTP Server
  • Desired: Hands-on experience with OpenShift 4.x, including RBAC, AD/LDAP integration, CI/CD, certificates, and SSL/TLS
  • Desired: Red Hat Certified Engineer or Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Potential overtime eligibility
  • Potential shift differential
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility