Linux System Administrator, Senior (Remote)

Lensa; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is hiring a Senior Windows and Linux System Administrator to support Veterans Affairs. The role involves maintaining system security and performance, requiring extensive experience in AWS, Windows, and Linux administration. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a transformative team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• 5+ years in Windows and Linux system administration.
• Hands-on AWS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan transitions of development/production environments.
• Ensure data integrity and facilitate electronic health record modernization.
• Coordinate operational and maintenance activities for networks/servers.

Skills

AWS

Windows administration

Linux administration

Database management

Networking concepts

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in computer science or Information Technology

Tools

RHEL 6, 7, and 8

Jenkins

Gitlab

SonarQube

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Overview

GovCIO is hiring a Windows and Linux System Administrator (Senior) to support Veterans Affairs operational needs. The role requires AWS, Windows, and Linux administration experience, with strong database management skills, to maintain infrastructure and ensure system security and performance. This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan the transition of development and/or production environments tonew technologies.
• Ensure data integrity and facilitate electronic health record modernization.
• Establish andmaintainsmooth operation of computer systems, including operating systems, software, and hardware, in both networked and stand-alone configurations.
• Consult with support teams, help desks, customers, and other technical staffto resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate and perform operational and maintenance activities for networks/servers.
• Identifyrecurring problems and recommend solutions to minimize impact andfrequency.
• Ensure system integrity and perform upgrades to systems and/or servers asrequired.
• Plan the transition of development and/or production environments tonew technologies.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations anddeterminehardware or software requirements related to such changes.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, and 12+ years of commensurate experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Windows and Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience **:**

• RHEL 6, 7, and 8
• RAID
• Volume Shadow Copy Service
• AWS certification (e.g., Azure, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified).
• Experience with Jenkins, Gitlab, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence, Ldap, open Ldap Tomcat 7, OpenShift, VMWare 6.5
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  
  

Clearance R equired ****

• Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust
  
  

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-6046

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time

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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