Linux System Administrator

BAE Systems; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking Linux Administrators in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Responsibilities include maintaining multi-user systems, setting up accounts, and managing Linux-based servers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, along with a valid security clearance and DoD 8570 certification. The role may require after-hours work for emergencies. Join a dedicated team ensuring effective operation and documentation of high-performance computing systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Linux system administration experience (substitutable by experience).
• Active security clearance required.
• Willingness to work after hours occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multi-user computer systems and Linux-based application servers.
• Set up administrator accounts and maintain system documentation.
• Participate in installation and maintenance of HPC systems.

Skills

Linux system administration

General Unix concepts

Performance tuning

Documentation skills

Problem resolution under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Linux+

Security+

RedHat certification

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking Linux Administrators to support a team of administrators with standard Linux system administration duties at ERDC in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The selected candidate will perform standard Linux System Administration duties as required to maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including Linux-based application and license servers, virtual machines, and GPU cluster-based systems. Coordination with network administrators is required.

Additional duties:

• Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
• Developing and monitoring policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Participating in the installation, integration, acceptance testing, and on-going maintenance of our HPC systems and software environment.
• Assisting with forecast resource limitations and providing recommendations for increasing the efficiency of our resources through proper scheduling and load balancing techniques.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience (additional experience may be substituted for the degree).

Active security clearance and ability to maintain.

DoD 8570 certification - Security+ and OS certs, Linux+, RedHat, etc. (90 day waiver may be provided to obtain the OS certification).

Willingness to occasionally work after hours and/or respond to emergency situations for problem resolution.

General knowledge of Linux and general Unix operating systems concepts as well as systems administration experience.

Ability to develop and maintain documentation on system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks.

Ability to create and maintain Information Assurance (IA) compliance documentation of the Information System.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Females / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Gender Expression.