RHEL Systems Administrator (Cameo Administrator)

ENSCO, Inc.
Fort Washington +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced systems administrators with a focus on Linux and virtual desktop environments, who can work in a collaborative, Agile setting and meet strict security requirements in the defense industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of Red Hat Linux experience and a background in cloud systems administration
    — “Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum 7 years closely related experience”
  • Professionals comfortable with user profile management and virtual desktop optimization
    — “Administer, configure, and troubleshoot user profile issues in a virtual desktop environment”
  • Individuals adept at Agile project management and documentation in a technical environment
    — “Create, maintain and update documentation including SOPs and RunBooks, and maintaining a thorough backlog of work items in an Agile environment”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the requirement for a TS/SCI clearance
    — “AN ACTIVE DOD TS/SCI CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to comply with REAL ID-compliant identification requirements starting May 7, 2025
    — “REAL ID Requirement”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with Cameo NoMagic and virtual desktop environments in your resume and interviews
    — “Knowledge of Cameo NoMagic”
  • Highlight your ability to manage user sessions and optimize storage in virtual desktop setups
    — “Monitor and Optimize system storage disk on a virtual desktop”
  • Showcase your scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl to demonstrate automation capabilities
    — “Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet
    — “Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet”
  • Include specific examples of maintaining technical documentation and managing JIRA backlogs
    — “maintaining a thorough and detailed work product backlog in JIRA”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • monitoring and maintaining Cameo systems
  • configuring and troubleshooting user profile issues
  • creating and deleting user sessions and profiles
Typical background
systems administration experienceLinux and cloud environment expertise

Skills & requirements

Required

RHELLinux Command-lineCloud EnvironmentVirtual Desktop EnvironmentJira

Preferred

Information Systems SecurityAto/accreditation Standards

Stack & domain

RHELLinuxCloud EnvironmentVirtual Desktop EnvironmentJiraSecurity StandardsProblem SolvingTeamworkSystems AdministrationCameo Systems

About the role

Original posting from ENSCO, Inc. via Greenhouse

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

Learn more about ENSCO.

Position Description 

ENSCO, Inc., Mission Systems Group (MSG) is seeking a RHEL Systems Administrator (Cameo Administrator). In this role the selected candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Cameo systems, maintaining the integrity and accessibility of all server resources, hardware, systems, and key processes. They will create and document the framework of technical standards and procedures, and support the engineering team in solutioning, engineering and system administration tasks. The Sys-Admin monitors system health and performance and ensures high availability of the system and helps maintain overall product quality by working closely with the PM and government technical lead to understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation.

The Systems Administrator (Cameo Administrator), configures and troubleshoots user profile issues in a virtual desktop environment, monitor and optimize system storage disk on a virtual desktops, and create and deletes user sessions and profiles on a virtual desktop. They are responsible for technical support to a large user community, providing technical expertise in accessing and using the Cameo system, and helps explain technical considerations, environment, and projects to external system partners, and assists with user role management and user support. They will work closely with the information systems security and engineering teams to ensure proper software versioning, scanning and patching of systems, and compliance with ATO/accreditation standards. They are responsible for maintaining a thorough and detailed work product backlog in JIRA, and works closely with PM in communicating project updates and status to senior leadership in Agile ceremonies.

The position is located in Warrenton, VA or Ft Washington, MD 

Duties will include:

Understand, configure and implement systems using Linux command-line in a cloud environment

Monitor the Cameo systems, maintain the integrity and accessibility of all server resources, hardware, systems, and key processes

Responsible for configuration and maintenance of Cameo systems within a cloud environment, ensuring high availability of systems and services

Administer, configure, and troubleshoot user profile issues in a virtual desktop environment

Monitor and Optimize system storage disk on a virtual desktop

Create and delete user sessions and profiles on a virtual desktop

Responsible for user support, user groups and permissions, and user accessibility to system

Create, maintain and update documentation including SOPs and RunBooks, and maintaining a thorough backlog of work items in an Agile environment

Responsible maintaining work and change management requests in JIRA

Assist Information Systems Security and Engineering teams in implementing measures to ensure compliance with security standards

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum 7 years closely related experience

Proven experience as a Red Hat Systems Administrator

Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) command line

Familiarity with XRDP

Knowledge of image creation and deployment of a virtual desktop

Understanding of managing multiple users' sessions or a basic understanding of sessman in a virtual desktop environment

Knowledge of Cameo NoMagic

Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl

Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet

Understanding of networking concepts and protocols

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Working knowledge of JIRA

IAT Level II Certification

AN ACTIVE DOD TS/SCI CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Qualifications Desired

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Required Certifications: IAT/IAM Level II CertificationUS Citizenship Required: YesSecurity Clearance Required: TS/SCIEmployment Type: Regular Full-timeBackground Check Type: 7 Year Pre-EmploymentDrug Screen Required: NoPosition Contingent Upon Contract Award: No

Salary Range$110,448—$150,000 USDREAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability

Source: ENSCO, Inc. careers (Greenhouse)

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