Senior Linux Administrator

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support IT program at a major national laboratory.

The successful candidate will support a wide range of mission-critical computing and engineering objectives. The requirements for these services vary in range and scope, from single-system administration and user support to highly complex, cutting-edge technologies. Specific examples of these requirements include operating system and application administration and modification, cybersecurity, scripting and code development, high-performance computing (HPC), knowledge of hardware specifications, cloud maintenance, disaster recovery support, implementation and maintenance, scripting, programming, and computational scheduling. Responsibilities Monitor, maintain, and repair physical and virtual server systems.

• Resolve technical issues affecting hardware, operating systems, or applications.
• Apply operating system or application patches, install or replace hardware, and implement configuration changes to improve or restore system performance.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Assist users in accessing and using business systems.
• Develop instructions and procedures for system maintenance, create scripts to automate monitoring and repair tasks, and conduct quality assurance checks.
• Collaborate with customers, subject matter experts, and architects to analyze, evaluate, and optimize systems.
• Contribute to process development and system improvement efforts.

• BS in relevant discipline plus minimum 2 years or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• The ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance and possibly could require an elevated level clearance, which may require a polygraph test
• US Citizenship required
• Candidate must reside in the Albuquerque area as primary work location is onsite (work from home 1 day/week)., * Must have strong experience as a Linux System Administrator
• Experience in Python and Bash scripting languages
• Experience in Git source code management

Desired:

• Active DOE Q and SCI security clearances
• Current Security+ or higher certification
• Experience with Linux systems administration
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices and tools, * Ability to work in a confined area
• Ability to work in a secure environment.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law. It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, and/or other status protected by applicable law.