Our Partner supports a U.S. Government customer on a mission critical program to design, build, deliver, and operate a next generation network operations environment. As part of the broader consolidation and modernization vision, this role contributes directly to the establishment of team dedicated to maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence Database. This role will also contribute to the creation, maintenance, and expansion of such a system across multiple domains. They are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator with strong database, automation, and cloud integration experience to help shape and execute this forward leaning effort. This position plays a key role in enhancing cybersecurity posture, improving operational efficiency, and working with key external partners to support a highly complex Threat Intelligence platform.

Responsibilities

Standardize processes across multiple Customer environments
Prioritize critical updates aligned with IT cybersecurity objectives
Integrate automation and intelligent systems to reduce manual effort
Strengthen collaboration between customer teams, government sponsors, and tenants
Improve transparency, metrics, and operational agility
Leverage deep technical expertise to automate tasks and optimize system performance
Support cloud environments while contributing to the development of enterprise‑wide patching standards and best practices
Engineer and maintain Linux system architectures (primarily RHEL 8/9/10 and AWS Linux)
Perform OS security hardening, patching, and lifecycle maintenance
Manage backup, recovery, and configuration documentation to ensure system integrity
Engineer the design and implementation of standardized patching methodologies across AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud environments
Prioritize and execute critical updates in alignment with Customer IT Patch Management Guidelines
Participate in efforts to refine workflows, metrics, and operational processes
Integrate AWS, AZURE and Google native services to enhance performance, resilience, and scalability of patching and DevOps infrastructure
Evaluate and implement AI capabilities into the Threat Intelligence Platform
Contribute to enterprise cloud and DevOps standards, guidelines, and best practices
Serve as a central conduit between teams, government sponsors, and tenants
Establish and track metrics such as patch compliance, deployment timelines, and automation achievements
Support iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback and operational data
Follow established testing and implementation methods to ensure stability and interoperability of vendor provided patches and code
Recreate unique circumstances within a database to reproduce issues experienced by users and analyze database behavior for potential solutions
Coordinate and work with external experts from multiple vendors simultaneously to troubleshoot complex issues in a highly integrated environment supporting both a complex database as well as multiple dependent applications

Requirements

US Citizenship
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience
5+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL 8/9/10 preferred)
Strong background in Linux Engineering
Experience with PostgreSQL databases
Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting across compute, network, and storage layers
Experience with general networking concepts or AWS specific networking and security

Desired Skills

Experience in development environments
Experience in Classified Environments
Experience with SELinux, multilevel security systems, or Cross Domain Solutions
Experience coordinating with external vendors to communicate customer needs and feature requests
Experience with HTTP API’s and authentication using API keys and OAuth Tokens
Certifications:
- DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
- CompTIA Linux+
- Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

Job ID

16861656

Security Clearance

TS/SCI

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