Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Systems Administrator 706

McLean, VA · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago

TypeScriptPythonBashGitSQLPostgreSQLAWSGCPCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesAnsibleCI/CDJenkinsLinuxDevOpsData VisualizationAccessibilityHRFirewallCiscoProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

Your focus will be on system availability, performance, backups, security compliance, and proactive operations, using automation, monitoring, and disciplined operational practices to keep systems reliable and compliant.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced Linux SA who takes ownership and operates effectively in availability- and compliance-driven production environments.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Linux servers (RHEL 8) across on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring system stability, performance, and security
Perform advanced troubleshooting of system, network, and application issues, using in-depth log analysis and system diagnostics to identify root causes and resolve complex production problems.
Perform OS maintenance activities, including system updates, patching, performance tuning, configuration management, and security hardening in accordance with operational and compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools to streamline system administration tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve operational consistency.
Document system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guidance, and contribute to shared knowledge bases to support team continuity and operational maturity.
Provide tiered help desk support to system users, including issue triage, escalation, and resolution.
Participate in operational meetings and daily task coordination, providing status updates and collaborating with team members and stakeholders to support ongoing system operations.
Experience supporting security and compliance requirements for Linux systems, including authentication and authorization fundamentals and support for ATO-driven operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Linux System Administrator or in a closely related systems administration role supporting production environments.
Demonstrated proficiency administering Linux systems (Red Hat-based and/or Debian-based distributions), including system configuration, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Experience working with Elastic.
Strong working knowledge of cloud environments, especially AWS (compute, storage, monitoring).
Proven ability to analyze system and application logs (e.g., syslog, system journals, application logs) to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and resolve complex problems.
Experience deploying, maintaining, and patching open-source and custom applications on Linux platforms in compliance-driven or regulated environments.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within a technical team and communicating clearly with stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical issues and resolutions effectively in both written and verbal form.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

Skills

The Linux SA will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of enterprise Linux systems.

Compensation

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

Equal opportunity

English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
English - Spanish - Chinese
Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese

Apply directly at Freedom Technology Solutions Group →Create a free account for alerts like this View Freedom Technology Solutions Group immigration profile

This listing is sourced directly from Freedom Technology Solutions Group's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.