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# Systems Administrator III

- **Company:** Randstad
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,080.0 - $126,880.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Bioinformatics, Configuration Management, Software Code Optimization, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, TCP/IP, Oracle Linux, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Patch Management, 3-tier Architectures, Cloud Migration, CIS Benchmarks, Software Version Control, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vmware
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstadusa.com/jobs/4/1361766/systems-administrator-iii_washington/

## About the Role

AWS,Ansible Automation Platform,Ansible,Backup,Bash,CIS Benchmarks,Cloud Migration,configuration management,Disaster Recovery,DNS,Git,Hyper-V,HTTP,Infrastructure Automation,Linux/Unix,Linux,Azure,Networking Protocols,Oracle Linux,POA&M,Python,RHEL,Red Hat,Scripting,Code Versioning,High Availability,Systems Engineer,System Engineering,TCP/IP,VPN,Virtualization,VMware,strong communication skills,proactive,architecture,automation,capacity planning,FISMA,security hardening,NIST SP 800-53,cybersecurity standards,government contracting,mentor,NIST 800-53,performance engineering,root cause analysis,Security,Satellite,Lead technical

## Description

job summary:
Join our team supporting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a Senior Linux/Unix Systems Engineer. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical authority for the agency's Linux platform, driving platform modernization, security hardening, and enterprise automation across RHEL and Oracle Linux environments.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $51 - 61 per hour
work hours:
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 * Lead the architectural design, maintenance, and lifecycle upgrades (RHEL 7/8/9) of enterprise Linux environments.
 * Develop automated workflows and patch management strategies using Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite.
 * Ensure security compliance with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
 * Serve as the senior escalation point for Tier 3 incident resolution, root cause analysis, and platform optimization.

qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 8+ years of progressive Linux engineering experience.

Active Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.

3+ years of experience with Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, Bash/Python scripting, and Git version control.

Proven experience applying federal security standards (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, FISMA/NIST).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or cloud certifications (AWS / Azure).

Hands-on experience migrating on-premises Linux workloads into cloud environments.

Experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization platforms.

skills:
AWS,Ansible Automation Platform,Ansible,Backup,Bash,CIS Benchmarks,Cloud Migration,configuration management,Disaster Recovery,DNS,Git,Hyper-V,HTTP,Infrastructure Automation,Linux/Unix,Linux,Azure,Networking Protocols,Oracle Linux,POA&M,Python,RHEL,Red Hat,Scripting,Code Versioning,High Availability,Systems Engineer,System Engineering,TCP/IP,VPN,Virtualization,VMware,strong communication skills,proactive,architecture,automation,capacity planning,FISMA,security hardening,NIST SP 800-53,cybersecurity standards,government contracting,mentor,NIST 800-53,performance engineering,root cause analysis,Security,Satellite,Lead technical

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 * Lead the architectural design, maintenance, and lifecycle upgrades (RHEL 7/8/9) of enterprise Linux environments.
 * Develop automated workflows and patch management strategies using Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite.
 * Ensure security compliance with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
 * Serve as the senior escalation point for Tier 3 incident resolution, root cause analysis, and platform optimization.


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