Senior Linux Administrator

Who we are:

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a "work hard, play hard" mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.

The Perks:

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation's critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individual technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted benefits offered: 18 days of PTO, 11 holidays, 80% of insurance premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement, etc.

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator for a potential opportunity, with deep expertise in systems administration technologies, particularly Linux operating systems. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong knowledge of networking protocols, topologies and security architecture. The Sr. Linux Administrator role plays a critical part in ensuring the performance, reliability and security of enterprise environments supporting federal missions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. Employment for this position is dependent on the successful award of the contract.

What you'll be doing:

• Install, configure and maintain Linux systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) in physical and virtual environments.
• Manage server builds, patching, security hardening and system tuning to meet operational and security requirements.
• Monitor system performance and availability, proactively identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/Federal IT security guidelines, including STIGs and FISMA.
• Support the implementation of Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and audit logging.
• Perform backup and recovery operations using enterprise tools.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure vulnerability management, logging and monitoring are maintained.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and system diagrams.
• Provide Tier 3 support for incident response and troubleshooting.
• Automate system tasks and improve efficiency using scripting tools such as Bash, Python or Ansible.
• Participate in technical meetings, system reviews and provide input on system architecture and design.
• Coordinate with application, network and database teams to support end-to-end system performance and reliability.

What you need to know:

• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or derivatives.
• Proficient in system scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM).
• Familiarity with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet or Chef).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements (FISMA, NIST 800-53, STIGs).
• Experience integrating and supporting logging tools such as Splunk or ELK stack.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must have's:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Linux system administration in a mission-critical enterprise environment.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements.

Beneficial to have:

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GovCloud).
• Prior experience working on federal or DoD programs.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Experience in managing Linux servers in classified environments.

Where it's done:

• Onsite (Washington, D.C. or Fort Worth, TX).