Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator Consultant

Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job Title: Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator Consultant

Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site in Annapolis, MD and 2 days remote per week) Contract Duration: 5 Years (07/01/2025 - 06/30/2030) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST, with flexibility for after-hours, on-call, holidays, and weekend support as needed

Position Summary: AlxTel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator Consultant to manage and optimize its Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. The selected candidate will ensure system stability, performance, and security while supporting a wide range of enterprise applications. This role requires hands-on expertise in Red Hat administration, automation scripting, and a strong understanding of security and compliance best practices.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) with a valid certification number

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years of experience as a Red Hat system administrator

10+ years of experience administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems

15+ years of experience in the Information Technology field

Core Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain RHEL servers across development, testing, and production environments

Perform system upgrades, patch management, and apply security hardening to ensure compliance

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime and optimize system efficiency

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, or Python

Configure and maintain Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (IdM), and related ecosystem tools

Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with policies

Maintain and optimize storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems

Provide guidance and support to application teams on Linux-based deployments

Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides

Participate in on-call support and incident resolution

Set up Network File Servers (NFS) and mount points

Configure cron jobs for system and application tasks

Preferred Skills & Capabilities:

Strong experience in complex, networked system environments

Experience administering systems such as:

Oracle WebLogic Servers

Oracle Database Servers

Progress 4GL/OpenEdge

Apache Web Servers

vSphere-hosted RHEL servers

Rubrik backup systems

Oracle Database backups

PeopleSoft, Mobius, Elastic Search, Oracle OBI, and CVS

Experience with performance tuning, load balancing, partitioning, backup/recovery, and DR

Application development and Red Hat support experience

Electronic imaging support

Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate across all levels

Strong leadership and user support skills

Deep understanding of Red Hat system administration, configuration, and tuning

Work Environment:

Hybrid: 3 days on-site at Annapolis, MD 21401; 2 days remote

Must be able to report on-site within 24 hours when required

Remote work from outside the United States is not allowed unless explicitly approved

Remote location must be suitable for professional work (quiet, non-public setting)

Interview Process:

In-person, one-hour interview at our HQ in Silver Spring, Maryland

Candidates must demonstrate their skills and experience during the interview

Additional Notes:

A two to four-week onboarding and training period will be provided

Performance will be regularly evaluated; remote privileges can be revoked if performance declines

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, degree certificate, RHCSA certificate, three references (from the past five years), and a completed acknowledgment form to be considered for this opportunity.

Flexible work from home options available.