Sr RedHat Enterprise Linux Administrator

Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) System Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administering Red Hat Satellite Server, deploying and managing Ansible Automation Platform solutions, and collaborating with cyber security engineering teams. This role requires hands-on experience with distributed data center infrastructure, system troubleshooting, and maintaining best practices for system security and performance.

Must be onsite 5 days a week in Woodlawn, MD

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer Red Hat Satellite Server, including patch management and system updates.
• Collaborate with the cyber security engineering team to design, create, and deploy Ansible solutions for distributed data center environments.
• Deliver baseline configurations of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
• Examine current server configurations and scale infrastructure as necessary.
• Configure Ansible to integrate with Satellite Server and VMware vCenter.
• Create, modify, and delete user accounts and groups as needed.
• Develop and configure baseline playbooks, projects, and templates in Ansible Automation Platform.
• Test all created Ansible Automation Platform playbooks, projects, and templates in all environments to ensure proper functionality.
• Deploy environments using Ansible Automation Platform.
• Utilize GIT for version control and collaboration.
• Update system and process documentation, user guides, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Linux systems, including performance, health, and configuration.
• Ensure best practices and standards are implemented and adhered to for all software systems.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes.

• BS Degree or additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Red Hat patching using Satellite Server, NFS, user administration, LDAP client, disk administration (LVM/XFS/ext3/ext4), and related technologies.
• Proven experience troubleshooting systems to identify root causes of issues in environments with multiple running applications.
• Applied knowledge of VMware and Tomcat.
• Experience integrating custom and off-the-shelf software with Red Hat systems.
• Proficiency with GIT for version control.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.