Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

$66.15/hour

100% onsite

REQUIRES ACTIVE TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR CONSIDERATION

Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for RHEL systems administrator on a DoD contract with our customer in Newport News, VA. This assignment should last approximately six months and could be extended.

At our customer, the foundation of everything they do is rooted in their values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Their team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

• Administer and maintain systems supporting the SPY-6 radar family, ensuring optimal performance and availability
• Perform system troubleshooting and resolve hardware, software, and network issues as they arise
• Conduct regular system monitoring, patch management, and performance tuning
• Maintain and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot radar system components
• Implement and maintain system security measures in accordance with DoD standards and protocols
• Support network configurations, including IP address management, VLAN configurations, and Layer 3 Switches management
• Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides
• Travel up to 25% of the time to domestic locations to support system installations, maintenance, and operational needs

• Minimum of three to five (3‑5) years of relevant experience in system administration and networking support
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• IAT Level I Certification or Higher (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, Security+, etc.)
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, routing protocols, and troubleshooting (e.g., OSPF, BGP, DNS, VLANs)
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex system and network issues
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as required
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) or military environment
• Familiarity with radar systems or other defense-related technologies
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM)
• Experience with configuring and managing firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Experience with Power Shell, Bash and/or Python scripting
• Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Clear Case)

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.