Systems Administrator II (Unix / Linux)

Patriot, LLC is seeking a UNIX/LINUX Systems Administrator to join our mission-critical team in Research Triangle Park. This role involves providing local site support for Red Hat Linux servers and workstations as part of an enterprise support team.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and rebuild Red Hat Linux servers and workstations.
• Configure server and workstation hardware, peripherals, services, SAN storage, and local storage.
• Perform backups and restoration in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Write bash and Ansible scripts to automate system administration and maintenance tasks.
• Install vendor software and scientific open-source packages.
• Apply Red Hat and other software patches/updates.
• Write and review IT policies and procedures for use and security.
• Evaluate new hardware and software needs along with associated costs.
• Create and maintain computer system network topography diagrams.
• Work with management to ensure compliance with security protocols.
• Maintain documentation on operations and configurations.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization.
• Perform a variety of systems engineering tasks, including major systems design, integration, and implementation.
• Provide quality assurance review and evaluation of new and existing software products.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation techniques.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (REQUIRED).
• Real I.D. (REQUIRED).
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux Operating Systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including procedures and technical topics.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a system administrator of UNIX/Red Hat Linux operating systems (Release 8/9 highly desired).
• Strong team skills and customer support background with complex hardware and software systems.
• SAN storage configuration experience with LVM on Linux servers.
• Excellent computer and customer service skills, efficient organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of server hardware, including experience installing/replacing hard disks and RAM.
• Self-starter able to work and learn independently.
• Can-do attitude, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, and team player.
• Technically proficient at installing, configuring, and maintaining UNIX in both physical and virtual environments.
• Experience with SAMBA, Kerberos, AD, Veritas NetBackup, Nagios, and ESXi VMWare.
• Experience writing scripts (bash, Perl, and Ansible) to automate administration functions.
• Experience with DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) highly desired.
• Knowledge of Ansible and Puppet desired.
• Knowledge of Nagios and Red Hat Satellite desired.

Education

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems is preferred.
• ITIL version 3 certification is a plus.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs, move equipment, rack and un-rack host/servers, and network hardware.

Schedule

Position requires flexibility in job duties, including occasional after-hours work to support a fast-paced operational enterprise.

Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random, and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law. As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exceptions.