Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux (rhel) Administrator Company Job Id Location Washington, Dc Date Posted 03-16-2026

Tekla Research Inc

Washington, DC, US
Base: $160,000-$200,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Active ts/sci clearance with polygraph
15+ years linux system administration
10+ years rhel specialization
Tekla Research Inc is seeking a Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator in Washington, DC, to support high-priority national security missions. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in RHEL administration and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph

Job Summary

  • This role supports the Naval Research Laboratory Space Systems Development Division in a classified environment.
  • The ideal candidate will provide enterprise-level administration and security for mission-critical Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, and tuition assistance.

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Tekla Research Inc is seeking a Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator in Washington, DC, to support high-priority national security missions. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in RHEL administration and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph.

Salary

Base: $160,000-$200,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • 15+ years Linux system administration
  • 10+ years RHEL specialization
  • DISA STIGs and NIST compliance
  • Ansible automation and scripting

Nice-to-have

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer or Architect
  • Cloud environment experience AWS Azure
  • DevSecOps pipeline familiarity
  • Leadership and team mentorship skills
  • Containerization with Docker Podman

Key Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • Masters degree OR 15 years experience with CompTIA Security+
  • Strong preference for RHEL System Administration Certification
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Citizen

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