{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"09511d4003fd2f40284d1895","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/09511d4003fd2f40284d1895","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/09511d4003fd2f40284d1895","title":"Linux SME","description":"Overview:\nBowhead seeks a Linux SME to join our team on the Corona IT program. The Linux SME will provide senior-level administration, engineering, and operational support for Linux-based enterprise systems and container platforms supporting mission-critical government and DoD programs and serve as a technical authority for Linux infrastructure, container orchestration, automation, and secure system operations in classified and unclassified environments.\n\nThis position is 100% onsite.\nResponsibilities:\nInstall, configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, or equivalent) across physical, virtual, and containerized platforms.\nDeploy, configure, administer, and sustain Red Hat OpenShift clusters, including control plane and worker nodes, storage integration, networking, and platform upgrades.\nSupport containerized workloads using Kubernetes and OpenShift, including image lifecycle management, registry integration, role-based access control (RBAC), and namespace management.\nPerform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD STIGs, RMF, and cybersecurity requirements, including container security best practices.\nSupport and maintain virtualized and hyper-converged infrastructure (VMware ESXi) hosting Linux and OpenShift environments.\nDevelop and maintain automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Bash, Python, and CI/CD integrations to accelerate platform provisioning and consistency.\nMonitor system, cluster, and application performance; troubleshoot complex Linux, Kubernetes, and OpenShift-related issues across development, test, and production environments.\nImplement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions for Linux systems and OpenShift clusters.\nSupport backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for Linux systems, container platforms, and persistent storage.\nCollaborate with cybersecurity, networking, DevSecOps, SOC/NOC, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant operations.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation including build guides, SOPs, platform architecture diagrams, and configuration baselines.\nParticipate in security assessments, audits, inspections, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.\nProvide mentorship and technical leadership to junior Linux and container platform administrators.\nProvide technical briefings and system status updates to program leadership and government stakeholders as required.\nThe Senior Linux & OpenShift Systems Administrator reports to the Program Manager or IT Lead.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.\nSeven plus (7+) years of experience as a System Administrator with a strong focus on Linux systems.\nSenior-level administration of Linux enterprise environments\nHands-on experience with Red Hat and Kubernetes\nContainer platform security, RBAC, and compliance implementation\nScripting and automation (Ansible, Bash, Python)\nVirtualization and enterprise infrastructure support\nExperience supporting mission-critical or classified systems\nStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills\nAbility to work independently and lead technical efforts\n\nCertifications:\n\nComp TIA Sec+ and one of the following\nRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience in DoD, classified, or SAP environments\nDevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline integration experience\nLPIC-2 & LPIC-3 (Linux Professional Institute)\nLinux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)\nGIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nAbility to work in data centers, secure facilities, and operational environments\nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\n#LI-DNI\nMN1","company":"Bowhead","rawCompany":"bowhead","city":"Corona","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T11:42:54.758Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Linux SME","description":"Overview:\nBowhead seeks a Linux SME to join our team on the Corona IT program. The Linux SME will provide senior-level administration, engineering, and operational support for Linux-based enterprise systems and container platforms supporting mission-critical government and DoD programs and serve as a technical authority for Linux infrastructure, container orchestration, automation, and secure system operations in classified and unclassified environments.\n\nThis position is 100% onsite.\nResponsibilities:\nInstall, configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, or equivalent) across physical, virtual, and containerized platforms.\nDeploy, configure, administer, and sustain Red Hat OpenShift clusters, including control plane and worker nodes, storage integration, networking, and platform upgrades.\nSupport containerized workloads using Kubernetes and OpenShift, including image lifecycle management, registry integration, role-based access control (RBAC), and namespace management.\nPerform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD STIGs, RMF, and cybersecurity requirements, including container security best practices.\nSupport and maintain virtualized and hyper-converged infrastructure (VMware ESXi) hosting Linux and OpenShift environments.\nDevelop and maintain automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Bash, Python, and CI/CD integrations to accelerate platform provisioning and consistency.\nMonitor system, cluster, and application performance; troubleshoot complex Linux, Kubernetes, and OpenShift-related issues across development, test, and production environments.\nImplement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions for Linux systems and OpenShift clusters.\nSupport backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for Linux systems, container platforms, and persistent storage.\nCollaborate with cybersecurity, networking, DevSecOps, SOC/NOC, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant operations.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation including build guides, SOPs, platform architecture diagrams, and configuration baselines.\nParticipate in security assessments, audits, inspections, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.\nProvide mentorship and technical leadership to junior Linux and container platform administrators.\nProvide technical briefings and system status updates to program leadership and government stakeholders as required.\nThe Senior Linux & OpenShift Systems Administrator reports to the Program Manager or IT Lead.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.\nSeven plus (7+) years of experience as a System Administrator with a strong focus on Linux systems.\nSenior-level administration of Linux enterprise environments\nHands-on experience with Red Hat and Kubernetes\nContainer platform security, RBAC, and compliance implementation\nScripting and automation (Ansible, Bash, Python)\nVirtualization and enterprise infrastructure support\nExperience supporting mission-critical or classified systems\nStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills\nAbility to work independently and lead technical efforts\n\nCertifications:\n\nComp TIA Sec+ and one of the following\nRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience in DoD, classified, or SAP environments\nDevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline integration experience\nLPIC-2 & LPIC-3 (Linux Professional Institute)\nLinux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)\nGIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nAbility to work in data centers, secure facilities, and operational environments\nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\n#LI-DNI\nMN1","datePosted":"2026-07-29T11:42:54.758Z","dateModified":"2026-07-29T11:42:54.758Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bowhead","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Corona","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"09511d4003fd2f40284d1895"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/09511d4003fd2f40284d1895"}}