Linux System Administrator

Optimus Technology, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401k contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Optimus Technology, Inc. is seeking a Level 1 System Administrator to support and maintain IT systems, including UNIX and Windows environments, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution. The role includes hardware installation and server upgrades to ensure reliability and performance.

The candidate will work in Fort Meade, MD, provide Tier 1/2 support and coordinate with management on status updates and escalation. Familiarity with STE tasks and IDM/L ­DAP integration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with UNIX/Linux server administration and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with security tasks and data handling in enterprise environments.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot server hardware and OS components.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Perform Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification and resolution.
• Manage day-to-day configuration and operation of IT systems; assist users.

Skills

System Administration

Server Upgrades

STE tasks

Data Transfer

Hardware Installation

Linux

Automation

Ansible

PXE boot

Proxmox

Identity Management

LDAP Integration

RHCSA

TLS Troubleshooting

Windows Admin

Linux Networking

Tools

CentOS 7

Rocky 9

RHEL 9

Job description

Required Skills:

• System Administration experience with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9
  • Upgrading servers, workstations, laptops
• Experience with the Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks
• Experience with the Customer data transfer process
• Hardware installation experience (servers/workstations)
• Linux

Desired Skills

• Task Automation
  • Ansible experience
  • PXE boot
• Building VMs using Proxmox
• Identity Manager (IDM) experience
  • Integration of IDM with a CentOS LDAP server
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• Experience trouble shooting and configuring Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• Windows 10/11 administration
• Linux networking experience

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

The Level 1 System Administrator (SA) shall possess the following capabilities:

(U) Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

(U) Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems

(U) Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems

(U) Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems

(U) Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems

(U) Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

(U) Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

(U) Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available.

• Premium health, dental, and vision package
• Company funded HRA
• 401k company contributions
• Employer paid group term life insurance policy
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Company outings, giveaways & more

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.