RHEL Senior Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking an experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux Senior Engineer to join our team. As a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Senior Engineer, 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. Specific Responsibilities:
• Administer and maintain the RHEL-based server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• Work on RHEL 7.x/8.x and perform system administration, which includes installation, configuration, and maintenance
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Perform system backups and recovery processes to ensure high availability and data protection.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to meet business requirements and enhance the RHEL server environment.
• Create and maintain documentation related to system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior administrators, fostering their professional growth.
• Perform vulnerability scans using common scanning tools such as Tenable, Hp WebInspect, and others
• Investigate security breaches, risks, and attacks; create mitigation plans and implement both proactive and retrospective solutions Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS136, T4, Band 7 Requirements: • Due to federal requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered
• An active Security clearance is required.
• Must be based around the Annapolis Junction, MD area. • This individual will be responsible for the daily operation of mission critical systems on a 24x7x365 workday basis. Shift work will be required
• 7 or more years of experience in a RHEL Senior Engineer role or in a related field
• 7 or more years of experience in the following: o RHEL 6.x/7.x Minimum Requirements TCS136, T4, Band 7 EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. 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. Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position $ 80,000.00 Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position $ 120,000.00

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