Linux Systems Administrator

About the role

The successful candidate will support DISA's GSM-O II contract at Ford Island, Hawaii. This role involves maintaining the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems running Redhat Linux and Windows Server on a global network management system. The position requires working with server farms and cloud environments, providing support on a M-F business hours schedule, and being available for on-call, extended hour, and weekend support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
• Set up administrator and service accounts, tune system performance, install system wide software, and allocate mass storage space.
• Interact with users and evaluate vendor products. Make recommendations for purchasing hardware and software, coordinate installations, and provide backup recovery.
• Create, maintain, and implement detailed documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Provide coaching and review the work of lower-level technical staff.
• Support the development, documentation, and tracking of measurements and metrics relevant to the Acceptable Levels of Performance (ALP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8 years of overall related experience with Unix or Redhat Linux required.
• Experience with VMware Vcenter and associated products.
• Experience with integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Experience with support systems to include enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Shell scripting (e.g. bash) and experience in other languages like Perl.
• Security clearance and DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.
• Experience working in an AWS cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.
• Experience working in a fixed price, performance-based environment where performance is based on pre-determined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or Acceptable Levels of Performance (ALPs).
• ITIL v3 Foundation certified.
• Windows Server experience.
• Experience with virtual environments.

Skills

• Familiarity with performing based on service level agreement (SLA).
• Ability to work in a rapid-paced environment and work independently.

Benefits

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retail retirement

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