Senior Linux Systems Administrator

• Manage the installation and integration of systems fixes, updates and enhancements.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization and maintenance of hardware and software systems.
• Provide support including end user assistance. Perform functions such as managing accounts, network rights, access to systems and equipment; maintain systems configuration and backups.
• Create and maintain documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Create, monitor, and maintain backups/restoration of systems and files.
• Conduct research of new and upcoming technologies.
• Provide input for future systems and purchases.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience in systems administration in the following operating systems: Unix, Linux, or Windows.
• The specialized experience includes Linux system administration of Red Hat and security setup and updates (IAVAs); Unix system administration of Solaris, Unix scripting, Thin Client, Sudo, NIS, NTFS, CIFS, DNS, RDP Client, and security setup and updates (IAVAs); Windows system administration of WSUS and third-party solutions, GPOs Windows Server and Windows Workstations, Thin Clients (hardware/software) and documentation creation/updates.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to install, configure, and maintain Operating Systems. General knowledge of enterprise frameworks and methodologies.
• Per (DoD) Directive 8140.01, this position requires the (IAT) Level 2 certification; this includes both an Information Assurance (IA) certification and an Operating System (OS) certification. The OS certification requirement will be for Unix/Linux or Windows.
• Active Secret security clearance.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $122,000 to $149,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.