COPY - Secret Linux System Administration SME

Post Date

Dec 18, 2025

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92123
US
Apr 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

SDG-4c9e4444-d314-49a4-90e0-0021a1a9c72c

Pay Rate

$59 - $74 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Secret System Administration SME local to San Diego, CA. This person will be fully onsite and responsible for dealing with major system changes, specifically a migration and implementation from RHEL 7 to RHEL 9. This person should be an expert in linux systems and have experience from compiling changes to the baseline system to finalizing the product. The ideal candidate will have ansible experience for system automation, as well as splunk, red hat, and DoD STIG experience. This person will be working hands on in a dynamic lab environment.

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Required Skills & Experience

• 8-10 years of Linux System administration experience on a DoD system
• Experience implementing major system changes with a proven record of success
• Experience with STIGs and DoD compliance
• Experience migrating from RHEL 7 to RHEL 9
• Experience with automation, containerization, and virtualization
• Proficiency in Redhat, Bash, PowerShell, or Python

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
- Linux certification
- Experience working on aircraft/aeronautic network
- System Imaging Experience, specifically using Clonezilla

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.