Job Description

Salary: $80,000 - 120,000 per year Requirements:

• An active Secret clearance is required.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship due to agency and contract requirements.
• This is an on-site position at a government facility, requiring presence five days per week in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is necessary.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience working as a system administrator on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.
• Preferred certifications include Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

Responsibilities:

• I manage and support the RHEL-based server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• I perform system administration tasks for RHEL 7.x/8.x, focusing on setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
• I monitor and analyze system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• I execute system backup and recovery operations to ensure data protection and high availability.
• I assess and recommend hardware and software solutions to address business needs and improve the RHEL server environment.
• I develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• I conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like Tenable, HP WebInspect, and similar platforms.
• I investigate security incidents, assess risks, and design mitigation strategies, implementing proactive and reactive measures to enhance security.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• RHEL
• Security

More:

At Maximus, we take pride in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognize that individuals with active military service, their spouses, and veteran candidates bring exceptional skills and valuable experiences that strengthen our organization. We aim to provide meaningful career paths for those transitioning from military to civilian life, as well as to veterans and their families.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Maximus compensation is competitive and based on various factors, including job location, education, training, experience, and market analysis. The annual salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $120,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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