Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administrator
Washington, DC
Experience: 4
Education: BBA, BS
Category: Information Technology
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 52.96 Per Hour
Job ID: 378206
Date Posted: 08/11/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/mN0JXv
Job Title: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administrator
Location: Washington, DC 20530 (Onsite)
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $52.96
Responsibilities
- Managing the full lifecycle of RHEL servers, including deployment, configuration, patching, and maintenance on virtual platforms (VMware).
- Using Red Hat Satellite for large-scale system management, including: configuring and managing software repositories, content views, and life cycle environments.
- Orchestrating patch management and security updates across the enterprise infrastructure to ensure compliance
- Developing and implementing automation for routine administrative tasks and infrastructure deployment using Ansible and Bash/Python scripting.
- Conducting advanced system monitoring, performance tuning, and root cause analysis to ensure optimal system health, stability, and performance.
- Creating and maintaining system documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles
- Primary ownership of implementing systems and software updates in the RHEL environment
- Deploying RHEL patches and platform updates
- Documenting processes, procedures and configurations
- Perform daily operations support functions, including problem isolation and resolution
- Provide status updates of task and project updates
- Provide system administration support
- Troubleshoot platform and application issues
- Write, test, and maintain scripts for automation using Bash, Python, or other appropriate scripting languages
- Improve system administration workflows by automating routine administrative tasks, reducing manual interventions, and increasing operational efficiency.
- Work closely with IT security teams to ensure endpoints are fully patched and compliant with security standards.
- Respond to escalations and work with other IT teams to address and resolve issues promptly.
- Provide regular status reports on RHEL administration activities, including patching and system health.
Requirements
- PUBLIC TRUST
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 4-8 years of experience in RHEL system administration
- Demonstrated experience with Bash/Python scripting or other automation scripting languages
- Hands-on experience with common enterprise RHEL administration tools like Satellite and Ansible
- Experience creating/managing users/groups, and identity/access controls
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills (e.g., analyzing logs)
- System hardening, vulnerability management, patching, and firewall configuration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to document processes and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work with different teams to ensure proper configurations and smooth deployments.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented and methodical, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy in work.
- Excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Certifications: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or other advanced Red Hat Specialist certifications.
- Ability to automate STIG compliance tasks and configuration management using scripting (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools like Ansible.
- Experience with Cloud environments Azure/AWS
- Experience in the Department of Justice environment.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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