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# Red Hat Linux Administrator

- **Company:** Ascension
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Ruby, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Puppet
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9139310/red-hat-linux-administrator

## About the Role

* 3-5 Years of proven experience as a Red Hat Linux Administrator or similar role
 * Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux operating system
 * Experience with automated configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
 * Familiar in programming/scripting skills for automation (Bash, Ruby, Python, etc.)
 * Experience with PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work well in a team environment

## Description

We are seeking a skilled Red Hat Linux Administrator to join our team in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Linux systems in a fast-paced environment. The Red Hat Linux Administrator will work closely with the IT team to ensure the stability and security of our Linux infrastructure.
Responsibilities:

 * Install and configure Red Hat Linux systems
 * Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
 * Implement security measures to protect the Linux infrastructure
 * Collaborate with IT team to design and implement new solutions
 * Perform regular system backups and ensure data integrity