
Linux Systems Administrator
Trideum Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Huntsville • Alabama • United States
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About the role
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux environments across physical and virtual platforms.
- Install, configure, and support Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc).
- Manage updates, patches, vulnerability remediation, and automated maintenance workflows using approved tools such as Red Hat Satellite, Landscape, and similar platforms.
- Monitor system performance and capacity, applying tuning and optimization as needed.
- Configure and maintain key system services including SELinux (policy tuning and enforcement), FIPS 140-2/3 compliant configurations, Application Managers, USB policies, FA policy and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and application issues including those without existing documentation.
- Implement and maintain secure system configurations aligned with CIS benchmarks, NIST 800-series controls, and DISA STIGs.
- Support automation efforts using Bash, Python, Ansible, or comparable tools.
- Manage identity, access control, and privileged accounts with Entra ID, and Multi-Factor Authentication like Duo/YubiKey.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and change history.
- Collaborate with network, Windows, and cybersecurity teams for cross platform support.
- Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation workflows.
- Assist with planning and executing upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience and industry certifications will be considered.
- Strong understanding of Linux internals, file system management, networking fundamentals, and security principles.
- Experience with package management and kernel updates.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation.
- Knowledge of CMMC, NIST and CIS Benchmarks.
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting SELinux.
- Experience implementing and validating systems for FIPS 140-2/3 compliance.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting Linux environments.
- Preferred certifications include: CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE, CompTIA Security+.
Benefits
- Competitive pay is based on the work you do here and not your previous salary.
- Traditional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.
- Paid leave and the ability to cash out leave.
- Free access to certified financial planners, wellness and support services, and discount programs.
- Educational assistance and professional development opportunities.
- And much more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
LinuxRHELUbuntuBashPythonAnsibleSELinuxFIPS 140-2/3 compliancepackage managementkernel updates
Soft Skills
troubleshootingcollaborationdocumentationincident responseroot cause analysis
Certifications
CompTIA Linux+Red Hat RHCSARed Hat RHCECompTIA Security+