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Red Hat Enterprise Linux SME - Cleared - Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO (Position Pending Contract Award)
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Act as the lead SME for RHEL systems, perform OS hardening and security management, and support ATO documentation and training.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job summary
* This is a full time, onsite role in Colorado Springs, CO supporting one of CDW-G's DoD clients. The Red Hat SME will work alongside a team of other CDW-G coworkers in support of this client
* What you will do
* Act as lead SME for RHEL systems within the DCO-S infrastructure.
* Perform OS hardening, STIG implementation, and secure baseline management.
* Assist with patch testing, vulnerability management, and integration of RHEL-based systems into cyber mission platforms.
* Support ATO documentation, security scans, and remediation tasks.
* Provide training and operational documentation to deployment and sustainment teams.
* What we expect of you
* Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
* 8+ years of experience in Linux system administration and cybersecurity.
* Expertise in RHEL 7/8/9, SELinux, and DoD STIG compliance.
* Experience with Ansible, Satellite, and kickstart automation.
* Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent experience.
* Lead architect/engineer for mission-critical RHEL environments. Salary range: $160,000 - $195,000, depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [ https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job summary
* This is a full time, onsite role in Colorado Springs, CO supporting one of CDW-G's DoD clients. The Red Hat SME will work alongside a team of other CDW-G coworkers in support of this client
* What you will do
* Act as lead SME for RHEL systems within the DCO-S infrastructure.
* Perform OS hardening, STIG implementation, and secure baseline management.
* Assist with patch testing, vulnerability management, and integration of RHEL-based systems into cyber mission platforms.
* Support ATO documentation, security scans, and remediation tasks.
* Provide training and operational documentation to deployment and sustainment teams.
* What we expect of you
* Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
* 8+ years of experience in Linux system administration and cybersecurity.
* Expertise in RHEL 7/8/9, SELinux, and DoD STIG compliance.
* Experience with Ansible, Satellite, and kickstart automation.
* Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent experience.
* Lead architect/engineer for mission-critical RHEL environments. Salary range: $160,000 - $195,000, depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [ https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Top Skills
Ansible
Kickstart Automation
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Satellite
Selinux
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