Systems Administrator 2 - Unix / Linux

• 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, but not limited to, procedures and technical topics
• The following skills and experience are highly desired:
  • 5 years of experience as a system administrator of UNIX / Red Hat Linux operating systems Release 8/9
  • Strong team skills and customer support with a background handling complex hardware and software systems
  • SAN storage configuration experience with LVM on the Linux servers
  • Excellent computer and customer service skills, efficient organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent knowledge of server hardware with experience installing/replacing hard disks and RAM on server hardware
  • Must be a self-starter, able to work and learn independently
  • Can-do attitude is critical, detail-oriented, strong work ethic and a team player.
  • Technically proficient at installing, configuring, and maintaining UNIX (both in a physical and virtual environment)
  • Knowledge of SAMBA, Kerberos, AD, Veritas NetBackup, Nagios, ESXi VMWare.
  • Experience with writing scripts (bash, Perl and Ansible) to automate administration functions
  • Experience utilizing DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides STIG highly desired. Previous experience performing vulnerability scanning and remediation techniques preferred.
  • Knowledge of Ansible, Puppet desired.
  • Knowledge of Nagios desired
  • Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite desired

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

Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.

Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To request accommodations for the application process please contact [email protected] or call 410-381-8015.

About Patriot LLC:

Patriot LLC (Patriot), located in Columbia, Maryland is an established, privately held government and commercial services Contractor with dedicated employees who bring relevant, responsive and adaptive solutions to our customers.

In 2014, Patriot’s CEO Anthony Russo was recognized as a Circle of Excellence Smart CEO Finalist and was profiled in the November/December issue of SmartCEO magazine. The Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes CEOs who have succeeded in taking an aspect of their businesses to a level most companies rarely achieve.

In 2013, we received the Baltimore Business Journal’s award for being the largest veteran owned business based in the Baltimore area. In 2012, we received the 2012 Best in Columbia for our work in the areas of Computer Integrated Systems Design.

In 2011, we received the Best of Maryland Award. Today, with multiple government and commercial Programs, our Core Competencies have evolved in several key operational, technical and program support areas.

As a value-added partner, we provide our government and commercial customers with the quality assurance, performance-based and program management credentials required for a maximum Return on Investment (ROI), and sustainable strategic advantages, for both the short and long terms.

Lastly, as a “verified” Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority/Disadvantaged Business Entity (MBE/DBE), Patriot is committed to delivering the highest quality personnel, most innovative approaches wrapped in state-of-the-art solutions using the latest and most advanced technologies available.

As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 24, 2021 or before beginning work if after November 24. Patriot will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Company website: http://www.patriotllc.net/

Company address: 9520 Berger Road Suite 212 Columbia MD 21046