Job Description

Salary: $81,000 - 120,000 per year Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship, due to agency and contract requirements.
• This position supports systems requiring 24x7x365 uptime, and candidates must be willing to participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to work onsite at the customer's discretion, particularly during the transition period. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO.
• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience working as a system administrator on Linux or Red Hat systems is required. Related experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities:

• I will administer and maintain the RHEL-based server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• My role will involve working on RHEL 7.x/8.x, performing system administration tasks like installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• I will monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• I am responsible for performing system backups and recovery processes to ensure high availability and data protection.
• I will evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to meet business requirements and enhance the RHEL server environment.
• I am expected to create and maintain documentation related to system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• I will perform vulnerability scans using common scanning tools such as Tenable and Hp WebInspect.
• I will investigate security breaches, risks, and attacks, create mitigation plans, and implement proactive and retrospective solutions.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Linux
• RHEL
• Security
• Java
• Spring

More:

At Maximus, we value the unique skills and experiences of active military service members, veterans, and their spouses, and we provide career paths that enable them to continue making a difference for our country. We are proud of our commitment to serving veterans and their families, and we offer a range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

Our workforce is our most valuable resource, and we are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Maximus believes in pay transparency, with compensation based on various factors including job location, education, training, experience, and other relevant considerations. The annual salary for this position ranges from $81,000 to $120,000, and I will ensure compliance with applicable wage regulations. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

last updated 38 week of 2025

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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