Systems Administrator (RHEL)

Location: Remote

Salary: $60K–$75K annually

Company

hirify.global solves complex federal problems with emerging and open technologies, building secure software factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST frameworks and delivering AI/ML, data science, and microservices for defense, healthcare, and civilian agencies.

What you will do

• Administer and maintain RHEL/Linux servers, VMware vSphere or Hyper-V environments, storage, and enterprise services.
• Plan, test, and deploy operating system and software patches using Ansible, WSUS, and SCCM.
• Apply DISA STIG configurations, NIST 800-53 controls, and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Design and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Maintain configuration baselines, build guides, change records, and documentation supporting ATO packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; additional relevant experience may substitute.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation and obtain a DHS/USCG Public Trust suitability determination.
• 3+ years of experience administering enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration skills.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere or Hyper-V and storage systems.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, FISMA, DISA STIGs, and federal system hardening.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Nice to have

• RHCE certification or active Public Trust/security clearance.
• Experience with DHS, DoW, or civilian agencies.
• Experience with Ansible, Puppet, or PowerShell DSC.
• Experience with Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, hybrid identity, ATO, or continuous monitoring support.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work on a funded, multi-year Coast Guard program with option periods through 2029.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Training and certification reimbursement.