Onsite | Washington D.C. | 5 Days a Week

US Citizen - Clearable Required (Will get a Public Trust)

Summary

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

Responsibilities

Our client is looking for a Linux System Administrator to join their team! This role will support the Security Operations Center (SOC) by providing administration and engineering support for Linux-based systems across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux systems, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations.

• Administer and support Linux-based systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• Provide systems and network administration for enterprise cybersecurity tools

• Manage infrastructure across physical servers, virtual machines, and Azure Cloud (IaaS)

• Support networking environments, including Cisco ISE and Fortigate firewalls

• Collaborate with IT and cyber teams to ensure security compliance and operational readiness

• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in computer science, business management, IT, or networking

• 5 years of hands-on experience with Linux system administration and network architecture

• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration

• Strong understanding of network topologies and security practices

• Ability to communicate technical concepts and risk effectively

• Ability to obtain public trust clearance

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, IT, or a related discipline
• Certification in Linux system administration, such as RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+, LFCS, or LPIC-1

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with ServiceNow and JIRA

• Familiarity with Windows-based systems and Azure Cloud environments

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Must be able to obtain a US Government Public Trust Clearance.