We are looking for a Network Engineer II to support enterprise network initiatives and deliver reliable engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of programs. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can apply strong technical judgment throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from analysis and design through testing and deployment. The role requires an individual who can work with limited supervision, collaborate with stakeholders, and help maintain performance, security, and operational continuity in complex network environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide network engineering support across multiple programs, ensuring infrastructure solutions align with technical objectives and operational needs.<br>• Participate in the complete system engineering process by translating requirements into network designs, supporting development activities, validating performance, and assisting with implementation.<br>• Assess existing network environments, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend technologies or design changes that strengthen capability, reliability, and security.<br>• Analyze technical issues of moderate complexity, apply sound engineering methods, and resolve problems while balancing schedule, performance, and customer expectations.<br>• Monitor project milestones and service outcomes to help ensure network deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with established standards.<br>• Work closely with customers, internal teams, and peer groups to coordinate activities, communicate technical information clearly, and build cooperation across functions.<br>• Contribute to the refinement of engineering practices, procedures, and policy recommendations that support effective network operations and organizational goals.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced team members when needed, share technical knowledge, and assist in maintaining consistent execution across assigned tasks.
<p><strong>Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Onsite, 5 days per week)</p><p><strong>Clearance Requirement:</strong> Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Long Term Contract</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administrator</strong> to support and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure in a highly secure environment. This role is responsible for the administration, maintenance, patching, automation, and optimization of RHEL servers across virtualized platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure system reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and support enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.</li><li>Manage the full lifecycle of RHEL servers, including deployment, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance.</li><li>Deploy and maintain RHEL systems within VMware-based virtual environments.</li><li>Utilize Red Hat Satellite to manage software repositories, content views, lifecycle environments, and enterprise patching operations.</li><li>Implement system and software updates while ensuring security and compliance requirements are met.</li><li>Configure and maintain users, groups, permissions, and access controls.</li><li>Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.</li><li>Identify and resolve platform and application issues while providing daily operational support.</li><li>Develop, test, and maintain automation solutions using Bash, Python, Ansible, and other scripting tools.</li><li>Improve operational efficiency through automation of routine administrative tasks and deployment processes.</li><li>Collaborate with security teams to support system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and patch compliance initiatives.</li><li>Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, configurations, and knowledge base articles.</li><li>Provide regular status updates on projects, patching activities, and overall system health.</li><li>Work effectively with cross-functional teams to support deployments and infrastructure initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>