Linux Server Administrator
MANTECH · Quantico, VA · 2 days ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu) across both physical and virtual (VMware) environments to optimize resource utilization and infrastructure stability.
- Drive mission success by implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), executing critical vulnerability patching (IAVAs/IAVBs), and maintaining strict compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards.
- Ensure high availability of mission applications and storage solutions by monitoring server health and serve as Tier II/III technical support to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network configuration issues.
- Develop and manage automation scripts (using Bash, Python, and Ansible) to streamline routine administrative tasks, deployments, audit reporting, driving operational velocity and accuracy.
- Draft and maintain thorough Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), detailed system architecture diagrams, and configuration management logs to uphold organizational transparency and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and a total of 7 years IT experience.
- A total of 10 years’ experience without a degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in enterprise-level Linux systems administration, preferably within a federal or DoD environment.
- Meet IAT Level II baseline certification requirements (process active CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent certification).
- Must hold an active Linux OS certification (e.g., Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), CompTIA Linux+, or equivalent).
- Strong working knowledge of Active Directory integration, Identity Management, NFS, DNS, LDAP, and secure communication protocols (SSH, SCP).
Qualifications
Direct operational experience utilizing Splunk, ACAS (Tenable Nessus), and Host Based Security System (HBSS).
Familiarity with modern infrastructure technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, or AWS/Azure GovCloud environments.
Pay
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Benefits
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