Red Hat Linux Systems Administrator, SME

Join Our Team as a Red Hat Linux Systems Administrator Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Location: Hybrid (3-4 days per week in Merrifield, VA or Washington, DC) Clearance: Active Top Secret National Security Clearance required Job Description: DOJ's Unix Services team provides a Platform as Service (PaaS) hosting environment for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and some AIX, customers. RHEL VMWare virtual and physical Linux systems run in the Cloud (Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or IBM Softlayer) and in DOJ-supported data centers. This position requires a Top Secret national security clearance and reports 3 to 4 days weekly to a client location in Merrifield, VA or an alternate site in Washington, DC (NOMA). Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply. About NDi: Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor specializing in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Why NDi? We value our employees and offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Matched 401(k) Plan NDi-Paid Life Insurance Pet Insurance Legal Resources Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Federal Holidays Qualifications and Experience : Master's Degree with 8 years' experience or Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience One or more related certifications are preferred Expertise with RHEL version 7 and above Expertise with RHEL Satellite Server and Ansible Expertise using RHEL administration and monitoring tools such as top, nmon, vmstat, sar, ps, syslog-ng, etc. Expertise in patching, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and continuous monitoring Experience with RHEL Resilient Storage Experience with network monitoring and connectivity tools (e.g., wireshark, sysstat, nmap, tcpdump, traceroute, etc.) Usable knowledge of networking and networking architecture Strong troubleshooting abilities and Root Cause Analysis for any system Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and prioritize critical tasks Support on a M-F business hours schedule in the US Eastern time zone Extended hour, weekend, and on-call support as required by mission or emergencies Familiarity with the following is a plus: Experience with VMWare Experience with J2EE (Java Enterprise Edition) and Java Applications Experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Database Servers ITIL or ISO training and/or certification Experience with the Department of Justice Experience with using ITSM for ticketing and change management (ServiceNow specifically) Key Responsibilities: Create and maintain detailed documentation of all platform service processes and procedures. Build, configure, upgrade, and maintain a secure RHEL server infrastructure. Conduct system monitoring, patching, backups, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance. Collaborate on disaster recovery planning and execution to meet customer requirements. Support migrations to managed services and assist in deploying new tools. What We're Looking For: A proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to excellence. A collaborative team player who can work independently and prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced environment. A candidate with a passion for technology and a desire to make a meaningful impact. Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting