Linux Administrator

Reinventing Geospatial (RGi); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with matching

Escalating vacation time

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development training

Free beverages and snacks

Weekly catered lunches

Job summary

Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to support complex systems responsible for innovative geospatial solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux and possess strong troubleshooting abilities, contributing to critical projects with national defense implications. Join a dynamic team passionate about technology and real-world impact, with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience is required.
• Experience with Docker and LXC is particularly valued.
• Certifications like RHCT, A+, Network+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and support for complex operating systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Conduct systems audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking protocols

Scripting languages

Cloud Technologies

Containerization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

RedHat

CentOS

Debian

Ubuntu

Openstack

AWS

Job description

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Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients. We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating software development with geospatial intelligence. Our projects range from data collection to advanced deep learning, leveraging tools like Python, Java, and ArcGIS.

We don't just fill roles we build teams of high performers and leaders who make an immediate impact. At our core, we're driven by innovation and powered by people who work at the intersection of passion and performance. Here, you'll collaborate with bold thinkers, leverage cutting edge technology, and tackle meaningful challenges from day one.

Our culture is defined and anchored by three pillars:

Energy: We bring passion, purpose, and urgency to our work.

Edge: We take initiative, embrace growth, and step outside our comfort zone.

Execution: We get things done smartly, decisively, and with real results.

If you're the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team.

Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph

US Citizenship Required

• This job posting is for a potential upcoming opening, and we encourage interested candidates to apply for future consideration.
  
  

As a Linux Administrator you will…

• Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstations, and servers.
• Coordinate, direct and perform complex software installations, upgrades, and patching to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Troubleshoot complex issues between hardware and software components
• Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
• Continually monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Ensure workstation server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions of varying complexities.
• Plan and implement the modernization of servers.
• Implement and promote standard operating procedures and schedules.
• Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Infrastructure support for the Open Stack environment
  
  

Linux Administrator Qualifications:

• Linux administration: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, etc.
• Networking protocols: HAPROXY, DNS, HTTP(S), LDAP(S), SMTP, SNMP, SSSD, etc.
• Scripting languages: Shell, Python, Ansible, RegEx, etc
• Storage: Ceph Storage, SANs, etc
• Cloud Technologies (IasS, SaaS, PaaS): Openstack, Azure, AWS, VMWare
• Containerization: Docker, LXC
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• 5+ years of related experience
  
  

Additional Skills We’d Like To See

• Relational databases: MySQL, MariaDB, HadoopDB, etc.
• Certifications: RHCT, RHCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL Foundations
  
  

Who we are:

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.

We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:

• 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with matching
• Escalating vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development training
• Free beverages and snacks
• Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays
  
  

Grow to be our next leader:

At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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