Senior Linux Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer (Day, Night or Weekend Shift - TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

A day in the life:

We are seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator/Engineer to support a highly available, mission-critical enterprise environment serving the Intelligence Community. This role is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based infrastructure, virtualized environments, and application platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Red Hat/CentOS systems, VMware, system security, and enterprise application support, with a strong focus on operational reliability, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/CentOS).
• Support mission-critical infrastructure to ensure high availability, stability, and security.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support JBoss application servers.
• Create, configure, and manage VMware virtual machines and supporting infrastructure.
• Implement system hardening, security controls, and compliance requirements.
• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible, Terraform, shell scripting, and Python.
• Manage and support physical servers, storage systems, networking, authentication services, and related infrastructure components.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues, and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Support system integration efforts and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.
• Assist with Oracle database administration activities and support applications utilizing JSON-based data exchange.

*Please note, multiple shifts are available for this position include day (8 AM - 5 PM), night, and weekend shifts (12 hours).

What you bring to the table:

• BS in Computer Science or a technical discipline from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in systems administration.
• Security+ certification
• Proficiency with Linux (CentOS, RHEL)
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and maintaining JBoss and/or Wildfly
• Experience with VMWare - VM creation, configuration, and operation

Bonus Skills:

• Linux Administration Certification
• Experience with RH Ansible
• Familiarity with Oracle Databases and possibly DBA experience
• Experience with storage, networking, security compliance, scripting (Python, Shell)

The total package:

Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab for additional information.