Pantheon Data
RHEL System Administrator
Pantheon Data, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Company Overview:
Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a senior Red Hat Systems Administrator to lead the administration and operational support for a major federal migration and modernization project from on-prem infrastructure to AWS GovCloud. This role encompasses managing Red Hat Linux servers that host IBM WebSphere Application Server and DB2 databases, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and strict compliance with federal security standards throughout the migration process and ongoing operations.Key Responsibilities:
System Migration and Management:
Oversee the migration of Red Hat Linux systems, including servers running IBM WebSphere Application Server and DB2 databases, to AWS GovCloud. Ensure a secure and efficient transition with minimal disruption to existing services.
Comprehensive System Administration:
Manage and maintain Red Hat Linux servers, ensuring they are optimized for performance and configured to meet project requirements. Administer IBM WebSphere and DB2 environments to support application needs.
Security Compliance and STIG Implementation:
Implement and manage security measures following federal guidelines, including the application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and regular compliance audits. Maintain systems in accordance with FedRAMP, NIST, and other federal security standards.
Automation and Efficiency:
Leverage automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to streamline administrative tasks across both on-prem and cloud environments. Develop scripts to automate maintenance, monitoring, and deployment tasks, enhancing system reliability and operational efficiency.
Troubleshooting and Technical Support:
Serve as the primary expert for troubleshooting complex issues related to Red Hat Linux, IBM WebSphere, and DB2. Provide high-level support and ensure continuous system availability and reliability.
Documentation and Compliance Reporting:
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, migration procedures, and compliance measures. Document all STIG implementations and security compliance activities to ensure audit readiness.
Required Qualifications:
Professional Experience:
At least 7 years of system administration experience, specifically with Red Hat Linux environments, and substantial experience managing IBM WebSphere Application Server and DB2 databases.
Technical Proficiency:
Expert knowledge of Red Hat Linux, IBM WebSphere, DB2, virtualization technologies, and AWS cloud services. Proficiency in using automation tools for system management.
Security and Compliance Expertise:
Deep understanding of federal security regulations and the STIG process. Experience ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and other relevant standards.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to manage complex technical challenges effectively.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other container technologies.
Advanced scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or Perl.
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
Certifications: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and AWS certifications highly preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.Work Location:
United States - Remote
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $102,400 - $128,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Benefits Overview:
We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/Pantheon Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Pantheon Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Equal opportunity legal notices can be viewed on the following PDF: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. You may also view the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.
This company uses E-Verify to confirm each employee's work authorization. For more information, click here E-Verify Participation Poster
Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a senior Red Hat Systems Administrator to lead the administration and operational support for a major federal migration and modernization project from on-prem infrastructure to AWS GovCloud. This role encompasses managing Red Hat Linux servers that host IBM WebSphere Application Server and DB2 databases, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and strict compliance with federal security standards throughout the migration process and ongoing operations.Key Responsibilities:
System Migration and Management:
Oversee the migration of Red Hat Linux systems, including servers running IBM WebSphere Application Server and DB2 databases, to AWS GovCloud. Ensure a secure and efficient transition with minimal disruption to existing services.
Comprehensive System Administration:
Manage and maintain Red Hat Linux servers, ensuring they are optimized for performance and configured to meet project requirements. Administer IBM WebSphere and DB2 environments to support application needs.
Security Compliance and STIG Implementation:
Implement and manage security measures following federal guidelines, including the application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and regular compliance audits. Maintain systems in accordance with FedRAMP, NIST, and other federal security standards.
Automation and Efficiency:
Leverage automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to streamline administrative tasks across both on-prem and cloud environments. Develop scripts to automate maintenance, monitoring, and deployment tasks, enhancing system reliability and operational efficiency.
Troubleshooting and Technical Support:
Serve as the primary expert for troubleshooting complex issues related to Red Hat Linux, IBM WebSphere, and DB2. Provide high-level support and ensure continuous system availability and reliability.
Documentation and Compliance Reporting:
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, migration procedures, and compliance measures. Document all STIG implementations and security compliance activities to ensure audit readiness.
Required Qualifications:
Professional Experience:
At least 7 years of system administration experience, specifically with Red Hat Linux environments, and substantial experience managing IBM WebSphere Application Server and DB2 databases.
Technical Proficiency:
Expert knowledge of Red Hat Linux, IBM WebSphere, DB2, virtualization technologies, and AWS cloud services. Proficiency in using automation tools for system management.
Security and Compliance Expertise:
Deep understanding of federal security regulations and the STIG process. Experience ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and other relevant standards.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to manage complex technical challenges effectively.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other container technologies.
Advanced scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or Perl.
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
Certifications: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and AWS certifications highly preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.Work Location:
United States - Remote
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $102,400 - $128,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Benefits Overview:
We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/Pantheon Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Pantheon Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Equal opportunity legal notices can be viewed on the following PDF: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. You may also view the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.
This company uses E-Verify to confirm each employee's work authorization. For more information, click here E-Verify Participation Poster