Job Description

Overview Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom.” We are a Certified Evergreen ESOP and are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years. Come grow with us! Position Torch Technologies Inc. is seeking a Red Hat System Administrator to support our Strategic Targets Lab. Primary Responsibilities And Function Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and workstations within a complex, mixed operating system environment (Windows and Red Hat). Administer and maintain our GitLab environment, including user management, repository configuration, and CI/CD pipeline support. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in compliance with security protocols. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes. Conduct regular security scanning, system patching, and vulnerability remediation to maintain a high-security posture. Implement and maintain system configurations and security settings in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Automate system administration tasks and deployments using Ansible to ensure consistency and efficiency. Manage and configure Red Hat OpenShift environments for containerized application deployment and management. Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up and recoverable. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for installation, configuration, and security procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, network, and application issues across both Linux and Windows platforms. Required Skills And Qualifications US Citizenship. Associate Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. Over 5 years related systems administration experience. Hands-on experience as a System Administrator in a large-scale enterprise or military environment. Proven experience working in a mixed operating system environment, with demonstrated expertise in both Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server. Must meet US Army requirements for system administrator duties, including: CompTIA Security+ Certification (or higher-level DoD 8570-compliant certification). Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher-level Red Hat certification. Demonstrated experience with Ansible for automation, configuration management, and orchestration. Proven experience with Red Hat OpenShift for container management and orchestration. Experience administering GitLab, including managing projects, users, and CI/CD configurations. Extensive experience with security best practices, including system scanning, patching, and the application and maintenance of STIGs. Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell. Solid understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls. Familiarity with administering Cisco networking devices (e.g., Catalyst switches). Active SECRET security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification. Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or similar certification. Experience with virtualization technologies such as KVM, VMware, or Red Hat Virtualization (RHV). Schedule

M-F, 8-5

Work Location Customer site Travel Yes, 0-10% Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract No Benefits Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying To Torch Technologies Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torch Technologies, Inc.

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Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours

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