UNIX/LINUX Systems Administrator

Patriot, LLC is looking for a UNIX/LINUX Systems Administrator to join our mission critical team in Research Triangle Park. The candidate will work as a member of an enterprise support team and provide local site support for Red Hat Linux servers and workstations. Install new/rebuild existing Red Hat 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 both use and security. Responsible for evaluating 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 the operations and configurations. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization. Candidate may perform a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and involve major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment. Candidate will provide quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.

• 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

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

Essential Education:

• 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

Organizational “Fit” Considerations: Position requires flexibility in job duties stemming from occasional after-hours work as well as the mission environment created at the customer site. Must understand and enjoy providing support to a fast-paced operational enterprise.

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.