System Administrator

• Client is looking for a driven Systems Administrator to join the Engineering team in Chantilly, VA. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on and ready to take initiative in a fast-moving technical environment.
• The right candidate will have experience with Linux systems administration and be comfortable configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems in both physical and virtual environments.
• We're looking for someone who takes ownership, likes solving real problems, and is excited to keep learning and expanding their technical skills.
• This role offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced team who will provide hands-on guidance, mentorship, and support as you grow your technical skills and take on new challenges.
• The responsibilities below highlight the essential functions of the position; the selected candidate is expected to have experience in one or more with the ability to learn the others and grow as needed.
• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems in both physical and virtual environments.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure through automation using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and Perl, as well as tools such as Kickstart, Podman, Ansible, and Puppet.
• Support RMF and cybersecurity activities in partnership with Cyber Engineering, including BOE development, implementation and maintenance of security controls, and system hardening in compliance with DoD, NIST, STIG, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.
• Support Software and System Engineers, CI/CD, Agile development, and DevSecOps processes within the system environment.
• Use software development lifecycle and DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, Jira, and Bitbucket to support build, integration, tracking, and configuration management activities.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containers and containerized services using technologies such as Docker and Podman.
• Customize, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise-level applications.
• Work in cloud-based environments and use monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic, or similar platforms to support security requirements, system health, and performance.
• Apply basic network administration and troubleshooting skills using core networking concepts and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and HTTP.
• This Position needs Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly clearance.

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Security +) - Must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Current Certifications such as:

• RedHat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE).

• CompTIA Linux+.

• Experience with Virtualization (KVM), Backup Technologies such as NAS, SAN, iSCSI, SAS.

• Experience integrating and administering cross-domain systems.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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