174396 - Linux/RHEL Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a RHEL/Linux System Administrator (Secret clearance REQUIRED) to support a company supporting federal defense programs. This position is fully onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is an incredible opportunity supporting mission-critical systems that require high availability and security compliance. The Linux System Administrator will support and maintain RHEL and Linux environments in a secure enterprise setting., * Administer and maintain RHEL 7/8/9 servers, including patching and upgrades.

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot Linux infrastructure issues.

• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.

• Conduct vulnerability remediation and apply DISA STIG requirements.

• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible, Bash, and Python.

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• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

• 7+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience.

• Strong experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable or WebInspect.

• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Bash, Python, or other automation tools.

• Bachelors’ degree required