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Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator

$80k-120k/hr•Full-timeOn-site

location_onPNC Bank, 236, Main Street, Bay View Heights, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21411, United States

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Job Description

About the Company

C-HIT is a CMMI Maturity Level 5 company that focuses on delivering information technology and professional services to Federal and State agencies. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, C-HIT is committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background, including disability and veterans status.

About the Role

The Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator will manage and optimize Client Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. This role is responsible for ensuring system stability, security, and performance while supporting a range of enterprise applications. The position requires advanced expertise in Linux administration, automation, troubleshooting, and security best practices within a complex networked system environment that demands 24/7 system availability.

Day in the Life

In this role, you will install, configure, and maintain RHEL servers across development, testing, and production environments. You will perform system upgrades, patch management, and security hardening to ensure compliance with industry standards. A significant portion of the role involves implementing automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Bash, or Python to streamline system administration tasks. You will also configure and maintain Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (IdM), and other RHEL ecosystem tools. Collaboration with security teams is essential to ensure systems are protected against vulnerabilities and comply with security policies. Additionally, you will support application teams by providing guidance on best practices for Linux-based deployments and participate in on-call support and incident resolution activities as required.

Work location

Work model: On-site

PNC Bank, 236, Main Street, Bay View Heights, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21411, United States

Annapolis, Maryland

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Key Responsibilities

  • check_circlePerform system upgrades, patch management, and security hardening
  • check_circleMonitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime
  • check_circleImplement automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, or Python
  • check_circleMaintain and optimize storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
  • check_circleSupport application teams with guidance on Linux-based deployments
  • check_circleMaintain documentation for system configurations and troubleshooting guides
  • check_circleSetup Network File Server and mount points
  • check_circleConfigure Chron jobs for systems and applications
  • check_circleConfigure and maintain Red Hat Satellite and Identity Management tools
  • check_circleParticipate in on-call support and incident resolution activities
  • check_circleCollaborate with security teams to ensure system protection and compliance
  • check_circleInstall, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor’s or postgraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
  • verifiedRed Hat Certified Systems Administrator certification with valid number
  • verified10+ years experience as a Red Hat system administrator
  • verified10+ years experience administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems
  • verified15+ years experience in the Information Technology (IT) field

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealthcare Benefitscheck_circleRemote Working Optionscheck_circlePaid Time Offcheck_circlePTO cash-outcheck_circleTraining/Certification opportunitiescheck_circleHealthcare Savings Accountcheck_circleFlexible Savings Accountcheck_circlePaid Life Insurancecheck_circleShort-term & Long-term Disabilitycheck_circle401K Match & Profit sharing

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: red hat enterprise linux, red hat certified systems administrator, unix, aix, ibm pseries, ansible, bash, python, red hat satellite, identity management.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

Frequently asked questions about Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT

What does a Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT do?expand_more
A Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT is responsible for the following: Perform system upgrades, patch management, and security hardening; Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime; Implement automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, or Python; and Maintain and optimize storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
What are the requirements for this Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT position, applicants should have: Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or related field; Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator certification with valid number; 10+ years experience as a Red Hat system administrator; 10+ years experience administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems; and 15+ years experience in the Information Technology (IT) field.
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The advertised salary range for Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT is $80k-120k/hr.
Where is the Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator role at C-HIT located?expand_more
Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT is based in PNC Bank, 236, Main Street, Bay View Heights, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21411, United States. This is a on-site role.
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C-HIT has listed this Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator role as on-site.
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Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT include red hat enterprise linux; red hat certified systems administrator; unix; aix; ibm pseries; ansible; bash; and python.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
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Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator at C-HIT is part of the Information Technology job category on Recrutus.