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Linux Administrator
HonorVet Technologies
🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
Mid level
2 months ago
$70 – $75 / hour
- ISO 27001
- Linux
- RHEL
- Puppet
- Ansible
- Configuration Management
2 months ago
Title: Systems Engineer - III (Linux Administrator)
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Hybrid: Two Days Onsite
W2 Only
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Position OverviewÂ
We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator with deep expertise in enterprise Linux infrastructure, security, and automation. This role is ideal for a skilled professional who can independently manage complex Linux environments while maintaining clear communication with internal customers and leadership.Â
Primary MissionÂ
Own the day-to-day operational health of the Linux Center of Expertise by driving RHEL 8/RHEL 9 security remediation, coordinating with service owners, maintaining Puppet and Ansible automation, and ensuring timely execution of KTLO operational work across the OS Engineering organization.Â
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Primary Responsibilities
1. CIS & Security Compliance (Primary Focus)
- Lead CIS Level 1 and Level 2 remediation activities for RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 environments.Â
- Coordinate remediation efforts with application owners, infrastructure teams, Security, and dependent service teams.Â
- Track remediation progress through completion while managing technical dependencies and exceptions.Â
- Prioritize vulnerability remediation based on organizational security SLAs.Â
- Validate remediation effectiveness and maintain compliance documentation.Â
Maintain secure and compliant Linux platforms while reducing security exposure across supported environments.Â
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2. Security Vulnerability Remediation
- Drive ongoing OS vulnerability remediation activities.Â
- Coordinate patch implementation across supported Linux environments.Â
- Utilize automation wherever possible to reduce manual effort.Â
- Work with Security teams to resolve findings within required timelines.Â
- Support emergency remediation activities for critical vulnerabilities.Â
Meet vulnerability remediation SLAs while minimizing operational impact.Â
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3. KTLO (Keep the Lights On) Operations
Provide operational support for the Configuration Management and OS Engineering assignment groups.Â
Responsibilities include:Â
- Interrupt (INT) requestsÂ
- Incident (INC) response and resolutionÂ
- Intake requestsÂ
- Operational troubleshootingÂ
- Root cause analysisÂ
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