Job Opening: Senior Red Hat Linux System Administrator Consultant
Contract Duration: 5 Years
Location: Annapolis, MD (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)
Employment Type: W-2 or C2C | Long-Term Government Contract
The State Judiciary (Administrative Office of the Courts) is hiring a Senior Red Hat Linux System Administrator Consultant to support and enhance its mission-critical IT infrastructure. This is a hybrid role based in Annapolis, Maryland , requiring 3 days onsite and 2 remote . This long-term consulting opportunity (5 years) is ideal for experienced Linux professionals skilled in enterprise systems administration, automation, and infrastructure support.
Key Responsibilities:Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across development, testing, and production environments.
Perform Linux server installations, upgrades, patching , and cybersecurity hardening .
Use automation tools like Ansible, Bash, or Python to streamline administrative tasks.
Manage Red Hat Satellite , Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) , and related ecosystem tools.
Monitor system performance, resolve system/application issues, and optimize for high availability, security , and reliability .
Support enterprise platforms including Oracle WebLogic, PeopleSoft, ElasticSearch , and others.
Oversee disaster recovery , backup/restore operations , and ensure data resilience.
Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and support procedures.
Work collaboratively with development, operations, and security teams.
Participate in on-call rotation and ensure 24-hour on-site response when needed.
Manage file shares (NFS), scheduled tasks (Cron jobs), and configuration tuning.
Advanced hands-on experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration .
Proven expertise in infrastructure automation using Ansible , Bash scripting , or Python programming .
Proficient in managing Red Hat Satellite , IdM , and enterprise Linux ecosystems.
Deep troubleshooting experience at OS, application, and database levels.
Familiarity with load balancing , system backups , and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
U.S. work authorization required (remote work must be from within the U.S.).
10+ years of experience administering Red Hat Linux systems.
Experience with IBM AIX / pSeries and legacy UNIX systems.
Familiarity with:
Oracle WebLogic
Oracle and Progress Databases
Apache Web Server
VMware vSphere for RHEL VMs
Rubrik Backup Solutions
PeopleSoft, ElasticSearch, Oracle OBI, Mobius
Experience with Linux performance tuning and enterprise monitoring tools.
Development background and familiarity with electronic document imaging systems .
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering , or a related technical field.
Valid Red Hat Certification Either:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
(Certification ID must be verifiable; current or expired certifications accepted)
Interview Type: In-person, 1 hour at Annapolis, MD office (for shortlisted candidates only).
Onsite Requirement: Must be available to work onsite 3 days a week.
Remote Work: Permitted 2 days/week (U.S.-based only).
Response Time: Must be able to report onsite within 24 hours if required.
Compliance: Consultant must adhere to Judiciary health and safety protocols (e.g., vaccination, PPE, screening).
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