Linux System Administrator Information Technology Annapolis Junction, MD

NewGen Technologies; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NewGen Technologies is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to join the IT infrastructure team. You will manage enterprise Linux environments, support storage, backup, security, and patching, and work hands-on with IBM Enterprise Storage and Veritas NetBackup.

The role demands strong troubleshooting, scripting (Bash, Python), and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, performance, and secure operations in a high-availability environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, or similar).
• Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management and Linux security practices.

Aufgaben

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production environment.
• Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations.
• Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories.
• Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments (as applicable to organizational standards).
• Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks/policies.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Kenntnisse

Linux Administration

Storage & Backup Management

Security & Compliance

System Monitoring & Performance Tuning

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Automation & Scripting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

IBM Enterprise Storage

Veritas NetBackup

Nessus

YUM package management

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a skilled and detail-orientedLinux System Administratorto join our Partner's IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise Linux environments and supporting storage, backup, security, and patching systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and vulnerability management tools, along with a solid understanding of system hardening and package management.

Key skills include: Linux Administration,Storage & Backup Management, Security & Compliance, System Monitoring & Performance Tuning, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis, and Automation & Scripting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production environment
• Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Vertias NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations
• Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories
• Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus, ensuring compliance with security standards
• Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments (as applicable to organizational standards)
• Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks/policies
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements

Requirements

• TS/SCI FSP Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, or similar)
• Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems
• Strong knowledge of Vertias NetBackup (NetBackup Administration)
• Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows
• Proficiency with YUM package management and patching strategies
• Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks
• Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance practices
• Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)

Desired Skills

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification
• Experience in enterprise environments with high availability and disaster recovery requirements
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar)
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics.Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ