Senior Linux System Administrator

• Configure, manage and troubleshoot Linux operating systems. Installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot and maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and will remain involved in the resolution process.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 12+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator OR 15 years and an associate’s degree OR 20 years of experience and a high school diploma.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
• Must be proficient with troubleshooting in a Linux Red Hat environment.
• Extensive experience with VMWare
• Demonstrated experience with modern automation/configuration tools such as Splunk or Ansible
• IAT I certification (DoD 8140 required within 60 days of starting employment. Acceptable certifications include A+ CE/CCNA-Security/CND/Network+ CE/CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP), * Experience/familiarization with full lifecycle management of Linux systems, to include provisioning, configuration management and patching.
• Red Hat Certified System Administration Certification.
• Experience with NetAPP

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and virtual communication.