{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8e432ad08e016a3fc4accfd2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e432ad08e016a3fc4accfd2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e432ad08e016a3fc4accfd2","title":"Linux System Administrator","description":"We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support and maintain multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers operating across different security tiers. The administrator will be responsible for system administration, configuration, patching, security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support within a mixed Linux, Windows, and Unix environment.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have strong RHEL/Linux administration experience, hands-on experience with VMware virtual environments, and working knowledge of Windows administration, Active Directory, DNS, enterprise security, antivirus, and monitoring tools.\n\nBasisPath, a rapidly growing woman and veteran-owned small business, is actively seeking talented candidates to support our expanding contractual commitments. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including signing bonuses, relocation assistance, expense reimbursement, 100% paid health insurance, competitive compensation, robust benefits, growth opportunities, profit sharing, relevant training, and generous PTO.\n\nAt BasisPath, we prioritize our employees' well-being and professional development. Join us and become part of our dedicated team!\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAdminister and maintain approximately 30 RHEL servers across multiple security tiers.\nPerform Linux system administration, configuration, patching, software/package management, file management, networking, and troubleshooting.\nConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux services and protocols, including SSH/SFTP, HTTP, Chrony/NTP, firewalls, and related system services.\nMaintain the Red Hat software repository and manage the monthly distribution of approved RPM updates to Linux servers.\nMaintain current Trellix antivirus updates and configurations across Linux systems.\nAdminister and maintain Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) servers across applicable network security tiers.\nPerform system and hardware monitoring to maintain server performance, availability, and reliability.\nCreate, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual machines in VMware environments, including resource allocation and system snapshots.\nSupport system recovery activities and troubleshoot operating system, application, network, hardware, and virtualization issues.\nProvide technical support to end users and development teams.\nSupport a mixed operating-system environment consisting of Linux, Windows, and Unix systems.\nProvide backup Windows administration support, including user account creation and management.\nAssist with Active Directory and DNS administration.\nSupport cross-platform user authentication across Windows, Linux, and Unix systems using Quest.\nInstall, configure, and maintain Splunk components as required.\nCollaborate with system administrators, network teams, security personnel, and development staff to resolve technical issues and maintain system availability.\n\nRequired Qualifications and Technical Skills\n\nActive TS/SCI security clearance.\nCurrent CompTIA Security+ certification.\nDemonstrated experience administering and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.\nStrong working knowledge of Linux system administration, including system configuration, package/software management using DNF/RPM, patching, file systems, file management, networking, and system services.\nExperience with Linux services and protocols, including SSH/SFTP, HTTP, Chrony/NTP, firewalls, and network configuration.\nExperience working in VMware virtualized environments, including virtual machine creation, configuration, resource allocation, snapshots, and basic system recovery.\nUnderstanding of Active Directory concepts, Windows administration, user account management, and DNS.\nFamiliarity with Quest authentication solutions and cross-platform authentication between Windows, Linux, and Unix systems.\nFundamental knowledge of Splunk, including installation and configuration.\nExperience troubleshooting technical issues in an enterprise IT environment.\nStrong customer-service and communication skills, with the ability to provide technical assistance to users and development teams.\nAbility to work effectively in a mixed Linux, Windows, and Unix environment.\nExperience supporting development teams in an enterprise IT environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nAWS experience; AWS-related certifications are a plus.\nExperience administering NetApp file storage systems.\nExperience supporting systems across multiple security or network tiers.\nExperience with enterprise antivirus and endpoint security management platforms, particularly Trellix ePO.\n\nCore Competencies\n\nLinux/RHEL system administration\nVMware virtualization\nWindows and Active Directory administration\nNetwork, system, and infrastructure troubleshooting\nSecurity and patch management\nEnterprise monitoring and logging\nCross-platform authentication\nCustomer and technical support\nProblem-solving and analytical skills\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively","company":"Basispath","rawCompany":"basispath","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-28T11:52:46.114Z","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":"15-1299.01","title":"Web Administrators","slug":"web-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Linux System Administrator","description":"We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support and maintain multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers operating across different security tiers. The administrator will be responsible for system administration, configuration, patching, security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support within a mixed Linux, Windows, and Unix environment.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have strong RHEL/Linux administration experience, hands-on experience with VMware virtual environments, and working knowledge of Windows administration, Active Directory, DNS, enterprise security, antivirus, and monitoring tools.\n\nBasisPath, a rapidly growing woman and veteran-owned small business, is actively seeking talented candidates to support our expanding contractual commitments. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including signing bonuses, relocation assistance, expense reimbursement, 100% paid health insurance, competitive compensation, robust benefits, growth opportunities, profit sharing, relevant training, and generous PTO.\n\nAt BasisPath, we prioritize our employees' well-being and professional development. Join us and become part of our dedicated team!\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAdminister and maintain approximately 30 RHEL servers across multiple security tiers.\nPerform Linux system administration, configuration, patching, software/package management, file management, networking, and troubleshooting.\nConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux services and protocols, including SSH/SFTP, HTTP, Chrony/NTP, firewalls, and related system services.\nMaintain the Red Hat software repository and manage the monthly distribution of approved RPM updates to Linux servers.\nMaintain current Trellix antivirus updates and configurations across Linux systems.\nAdminister and maintain Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) servers across applicable network security tiers.\nPerform system and hardware monitoring to maintain server performance, availability, and reliability.\nCreate, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual machines in VMware environments, including resource allocation and system snapshots.\nSupport system recovery activities and troubleshoot operating system, application, network, hardware, and virtualization issues.\nProvide technical support to end users and development teams.\nSupport a mixed operating-system environment consisting of Linux, Windows, and Unix systems.\nProvide backup Windows administration support, including user account creation and management.\nAssist with Active Directory and DNS administration.\nSupport cross-platform user authentication across Windows, Linux, and Unix systems using Quest.\nInstall, configure, and maintain Splunk components as required.\nCollaborate with system administrators, network teams, security personnel, and development staff to resolve technical issues and maintain system availability.\n\nRequired Qualifications and Technical Skills\n\nActive TS/SCI security clearance.\nCurrent CompTIA Security+ certification.\nDemonstrated experience administering and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.\nStrong working knowledge of Linux system administration, including system configuration, package/software management using DNF/RPM, patching, file systems, file management, networking, and system services.\nExperience with Linux services and protocols, including SSH/SFTP, HTTP, Chrony/NTP, firewalls, and network configuration.\nExperience working in VMware virtualized environments, including virtual machine creation, configuration, resource allocation, snapshots, and basic system recovery.\nUnderstanding of Active Directory concepts, Windows administration, user account management, and DNS.\nFamiliarity with Quest authentication solutions and cross-platform authentication between Windows, Linux, and Unix systems.\nFundamental knowledge of Splunk, including installation and configuration.\nExperience troubleshooting technical issues in an enterprise IT environment.\nStrong customer-service and communication skills, with the ability to provide technical assistance to users and development teams.\nAbility to work effectively in a mixed Linux, Windows, and Unix environment.\nExperience supporting development teams in an enterprise IT environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nAWS experience; AWS-related certifications are a plus.\nExperience administering NetApp file storage systems.\nExperience supporting systems across multiple security or network tiers.\nExperience with enterprise antivirus and endpoint security management platforms, particularly Trellix ePO.\n\nCore Competencies\n\nLinux/RHEL system administration\nVMware virtualization\nWindows and Active Directory administration\nNetwork, system, and infrastructure troubleshooting\nSecurity and patch management\nEnterprise monitoring and logging\nCross-platform authentication\nCustomer and technical support\nProblem-solving and analytical skills\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively","datePosted":"2026-10-28T11:52:46.114Z","dateModified":"2026-10-28T11:52:46.114Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Basispath","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Gaithersburg","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8e432ad08e016a3fc4accfd2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e432ad08e016a3fc4accfd2"}}