Red Hat Systems Admin (Systems Administrator 2) - 28264
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HII Mission Technologies has an immediate opportunity available for a Red Hat System Administrator located in Warren, MI. The ideal candidate will have experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in a DoD RMF environment, with a strong focus on automation using Ansible, system hardening, and secure infrastructure operations.
This role requires on-site work in Warren, MI and cannot be performed remotely.
Come support our work with Ground Vehicle Systems Center and join a high-performing team of engineers!, * Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across lab and enterprise environments
- Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks and roles to automate system configuration, patching, and deployment
- Automate compliance enforcement for STIGs and RMF controls using Ansible and scripting tools
- Perform system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation to maintain ATO compliance
- Administer user access, authentication, and permissions using centralized identity solutions
- Monitor system performance, logs, and availability using tools such as Elastic (ELK Stack) and native Linux utilities
- Troubleshoot system issues related to OS, storage, networking, and application performance
- Support integration of Linux systems within secure lab environments and TDREN architecture
- Conduct system audits and ensure adherence to security baselines and operational procedures
- Coordinate with network, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to support mission requirements
- Maintain system documentation, configurations, and standard operating procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
- Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
- Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation, configuration management, and system provisioning
- Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and A&A processes in a DoD environment
- Familiarity with system monitoring and log analysis tools such as Elastic (ELK Stack)
- Understanding of Linux networking, storage, and system services
- At least one DoD 8570 certification (Security+, CISSP, CASP, CISM, etc.)
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance with the US Governemnt
- US Citizenship is a required to recieve a secret clearance with the US Government
Preferred Requirements
- 5+ years experience administering enterprise Linux environments
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Strong experience building and managing Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories at scale
- Experience integrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines or enterprise automation frameworks
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python)
- Experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and storage systems
- Experience supporting DoD lab environments (GVSC, RDT&E, TDREN)
- Experience working with government customers
Physical Requirements
- Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.
Benefits & conditions
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.