Linux Systems Administrator

About the role

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations
• Working as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments
• Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs
• Participating in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization
• Working closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems
• Supporting individual user workstations and associated software
• Providing support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files
• Assisting users in applying for accounts, and approving user access

Requirements

• A minimum of four to six (4+) years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based workstations
• Well-developed Linux system management skills
• Hardware experience with HP and Dell systems
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire
• Demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities
• Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level
• US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract

Pay

Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and twist, bend and squat periodically.