Linux System Administrator III

Omega Enterprise Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Enterprise Solutions, a Maryland-based SDVOSB, seeks a Linux SAIII to support Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based IT systems, administer services, monitor health, apply patches, and escalate issues as part of an integrated DoD/IC solution.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years IT experience, three years RH Linux admin in the last six years, an active Tier II RHCE or equivalent certification, and an active Security Clearance with Polygraph, along with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Active RHCE or equivalent Tier II RH Linux certification.
• Five years IT experience in related field.
• Three years Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration within last six years.
• Active Security Clearance and Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for installation and operation of RHEL-based IT systems.
• Perform day-to-day system administration tasks and health checks.
• Apply patches and configuration changes as directed.
• Troubleshoot network and storage subsystem issues as part of an integrated solution.

Skills

Linux system administration

System monitoring

Patch management

Network troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

RHCE certification

Job description

Omega Enterprise Solutions is a Maryland-based, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with a special focus on the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) mission and enabling technologies. We are building a team with shared values and a passion towards our Vision and Mission. Along with providing professional growth opportunities that are innovatively challenging and mission critical to our clients, we emphasize a life-focused everyday approach. We are committed to life-long learning and provide a life-coaching method of management to empower and inspire you to become the best version of yourself in pursuit of a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Description

The Linux SAIII will perform a variety of functions. The specific demonstrated skills, as more fully set forth at each level may include: providing support for the implementation and operation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based Information Technology (IT) systems or Red Hat Derivative systems, installing and configuring Linux-based operating systems and their services, conducting day-to-day operations, such as account management, system health and status checks, and internal technical and security log review, identifying capacity, performance, and reliability issues and escalating them for resolution, applying patches and configuration changes according to provided direction, supporting the dispatching of hardware technicians, and performing hardware maintenance, managing the system as part of an integrated solution, assisting related administrators in troubleshooting and correcting network and storage subsystem issues, automating tasks and using tools in order to provide concurrent management of multiple systems, anticipating and proactively correcting deficiencies and errors related to capacity, performance, and reliability, and communicating status to agency management and internal customers.

Skills

• Configure Linux-based operating systems and their services according to system requirements.
• Identify and correct most deficiencies and errors related to capacity, performance, and reliability
• Identify patches and configuration changes according to system requirements.
• Manage the system as part of an integrated solution, assisting related administrators in troubleshooting and correcting network and storage subsystem issues.

Desired Certifications:

An active Tier II certification related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration, such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

Qualifications

This Position requires an appropriate active Security Clearance and Polygraph.

Education: At a minimum, a high school diploma (or GED).

IT Experience: Five years demonstrated IT experience in any related field.

Core IT Experience: Three years demonstrated Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience within the last six (6) years.

Omega Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.