Linux Systems Administrator

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Clearance Required: Public Trust

Work Location: Kansas City, MO or Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide infrastructure support with expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8 and 9).
• Configure mount points for NAS/SAN storage devices.
• Manage physical and virtual systems, including VMware and HyperVisor.
• Install new OS on both physical and virtual machines.
• Configure OS settings, including IP addresses and DNS servers.
• Patch RHEL 8 and 9 and manage vulnerabilities.
• Utilize Ansible, Satellite, GitLab, or Tanium for automation and system management.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, and Shell.
• Troubleshoot incidents, develop resolution processes, and optimize system performance.
• Maintain configuration management solutions and system documentation.
• Monitor performance and resolve issues using IP network technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to improve security practices and enhance productivity.
• Support Linux infrastructure using tools such as VCenter, Active Directory, Centrify, Ansible, Satellite, GitHub, Nagios, and Tanium.
• Rack and stack servers as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the Computer Management Database (CMDB).
• Provide customer support for OS configurations related to application needs.
• Experience with Jenkins, Puppet, and cloud-native deployment tools is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or higher

Experience/Skills:

• 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience or comparable training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or experience with Microsoft Server Administration.

Certification(s):

• Linux+ or Red Hat Certification preferred.

Salary and Benefit Information: 

The likely salary range for this position is $54,083.84 - $90,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range. 

Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few: 

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave 
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year) 
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan) 
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums 
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service 
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans 
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit 

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. 

Culture and Values: 

Alpha Omega's Core Values are (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity - collectively they are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do. We have H.E.A.R.T.! 

We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager. 

Our Company: 

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across the National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees nationwide with $230m in revenue. With the January 2025 acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions, we have expanded our capabilities to further support our customers in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.  

We are committed to supporting our agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations:  

• National Security – Supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.  
• Federal Financial – We bring deep expertise in enterprise financial systems, supporting agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).  
• Healthcare – Our Health IT capabilities, enhance health outcomes for the warfighter via the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and support public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  
• Space & Science – We leverage technology to advance agricultural sustainability, secure our nation’s food supply, and prepare for natural disasters, working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.  

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.  

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