Linux Engineer at Electrosoft — Atlanta, GA

Systems Administrator – Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Administrator – Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) to support a mission-critical federal program. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, scripting, automation, and networking, and will play a key role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server environments (v8v9).
• Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts using BASH, Perl, JavaScript, or Python.
• Perform administration and O&M tasks from the command line.
• Manage task automation using tools like Ansible and RHEL Satellite.
• Handle package management across geographically dispersed environments.
• Configure and manage NFTables, Firewalld, IPTables, ISC2 BIND DNS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, Postfix/SMTP Relay.
• Administer Linux Server Clustering, NFSv3/NFSv4, PXE boot, and SELinux.
• Support Mirantis Container Runtime (formerly Docker), AWS, and GitLab.
• Maintain detailed documentation for system designs, configurations, processes, and service records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT infrastructure projects.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN connectivity and performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with security hardening standards (CIS, NIST SP 80053 Rev. 5, DISA STIGs).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 10+ years of experience with Linux/UNIX systems and interoperability with Windows.
• Current Red Hat certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, or RHCA).
• Strong scripting skills in BASH, Perl, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience with Ansible, RHEL Satellite, and other automation tools.
• Familiarity with Mirantis Container Runtime, AWS, and GitLab.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• On-call Requirement: Participation in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation

Pay Range

$125,000—$140,000 USD