Red Hat Linux System Administrator

Job overview

The Red Hat Linux System Administrator role is onsite in Washington, DC; the stated salary is $125,000–$140,000 per year. The position supports a federal agency and participates in United States Secret Service status meetings. The administrator maintains and secures Linux platforms, automates system operations, and supports infrastructure across hosted servers and containers. The work helps keep systems current, operational, and aligned with customer requirements.

What you'll do

• Plan, analyze, and manage operational platforms
• provision IP addresses and configure DNS host files
• maintain Red Hat Satellite and Enterprise Linux at supported releases
• patch systems using Ansible, yum, and Satellite
• install and configure Linux operating systems
• develop Ansible playbooks and STIG implementations
• manage Identity Manager access
• support infrastructure as code and software distribution across on-premises and cloud environments
• use Git and GitHub
• document requirements and specifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

red hat linux

system administration

ansible

red hat satellite

linux patching

stig

azure

infrastructure as code

federal agency support

washington dc

chenega corporation

$125k–$140k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The employer describes a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, teamwork, performance recognition, and promotion opportunities.

Why this role

Requires 4+ years of Red Hat Linux system administration experience and current Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification.

About the employer

Chenega Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.