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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator - 40077

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Colorado Springs, COJob$80–120K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$80–120K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Maximus seeks a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to manage and optimize RHEL infrastructure for a federal client. The onsite role covers system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, performance, backups, and security. Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance, be U.S. citizens without dual citizenship, live within commuting distance of Colorado Springs, and participate in rotational on-call coverage. Seven or more years of Linux or Red Hat system administration experience are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RHEL AdministrationLinux System AdministrationOpenShift

Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizenship Without Dual CitizenshipRHCSA or RHCE Certification7+ Years System Administration ExperienceCommutable Distance to Colorado SpringsRotational on-Call Participation

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking an accomplished Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to provide expertise in managing and optimizing assets for our federal client's critical operations. As a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Admin, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the RHEL infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the RHEL environment. This position is an onsite role, 5 days a week and requires a secret clearance. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS135, T3, Band 6 Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:? - Manage and support RHEL-based server infrastructure, encompassing installation, configuration, and patch management. - Perform system administration tasks for RHEL 7.x/8.x, including setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. - Monitor and analyze system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability. - Execute system backup and recovery operations to ensure data protection and high availability. - Assess and recommend hardware and software solutions to address business needs and improve the RHEL server environment. - Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures. - Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like Tenable, HP WebInspect, and similar platforms. - Investigate security incidents, assess risks, and design mitigation strategies, implementing proactive and reactive measures to enhance security. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Active Secret clearance is required. - Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship. - Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to job location in Colorado Springs, CO. - Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required. - 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable. - Additional tasks to be assigned as needed. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) are preferred. - Hands-on experience with OpenShift. #techjobs #clearance #veteransPage #APPCASTDTO Minimum Requirements TCS135, T3, Band 6 EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disabili y, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process---including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,---please contact People Operations at [email protected]. Minimum Salary $ 80,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 120,000.00 Application Url- https://maximus.avature.net/careers/FolderDetail/40077?mode=job&iis=MAXOutreach&iisn=MaxOutreach

How this job compares

Set against the 921 open System Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–120K/yr
  • Colorado median$96–145K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$88–132K/yr623 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 20% below the Colorado median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of System Administrator salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open System Administrator jobs in Colorado and 921 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — more than three in four System Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 717 postings).
Education
401 of the 921 open System Administrator jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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