Linux Systems Administrator

About the role

The Linux Systems Administrator will provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system operations in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system operations.
• Knowledge of working with multiple intercommunicating devices across several systems.
• Work as part of a team responsible for administration, development and management of servers, and clustered systems operating in unclassified network environments.
• Develop, analyze, design, and implement modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
• Participate in weekly cross section meetings to plan, advise, and develop operational environment requirements, deployments and adjustments.
• Participate in scheduled testing events with a willingness to take charge with troubleshooting across several systems to provide on time delivery of test priorities.
• Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
• Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files.
• Aid users in applying for accounts and approving user access.
• Team with software developers to implement new proprietary installations and updates while providing Linux troubleshooting assistance as required.
• Experience with a multitude of Linux applications and software: PTP, iRIG, Kickstart, Bash, UDEV, NMCLI, GDM, etc.
• Participate in daily Scrums to coordinate Jira tasks, epics, and sprints.
• Willingness to travel to perform installations and testing.
• Experienced written and verbal communications to correct and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environment releases.

Requirements

• A minimum of four to five (4-5) years’ demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
• Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
• Prior development operations/system engineering experience is appreciated; development lifecycle understanding is favored.
• Network administration experienced appreciated but not required.
• Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.

Qualifications

• Percentage of travel varies between 10%-25%

Benefits

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

Pay

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

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• Linux system management skills.
• Experience with HP and Dell systems.
• Development lifecycle understanding.
• Network administration experience.

Benefits

• Must meet CWF DoD 8570/8140 criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.

Security Clearance

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. Must be eligible to receive a Top Secret clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.