Linux System Administrator with Security Clearance

Strategic Data Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support DoD environments at the Pentagon, Washington, DC on-site. You will manage Linux platforms, ensure security compliance, and coordinate with government entities to maintain high-performance computing operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications or degrees with substantial hands-on experience. Salary is negotiable; full-time with benefits and on-site work expectations are stated.

Qualifications

• DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI is required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS plus 3 years of related experience.
• Or Associate's degree plus 6 years of related experience.
• Or vendor certification with 10 years of related experience.
• Active Security+ CE or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
• Must hold RHCE, RHCSA or LPI 1 (Exam 101) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for network maintenance and documentation.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Update network configurations and equipment inventory.
• Provide regular system status and ticket reports.
• Coordinate network changes with JS/J6 and JSP.
• Assess impact of JSP network changes and obtain approvals.
• Test patches and new software in lab/testbed.
• Attend change/Engineering Review Boards with the customer.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance.
• Provide helpdesk and IT support, troubleshooting and guidance.
• Maintain hardware/software inventory using in-house system.
• Assist with hardware/software acquisitions and quotes.
• Optimize operations and perform capacity planning.
• Install software releases, upgrades, patches and resolve issues.
• Perform system backups and data integrity monitoring.

Skills

Clearance handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Associate's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Vendor certificate program (RHCE/RHCSA) with related experience

Tools

RHCE

RHCSA

LPI 1 (Exam 101)

CompTIA Security+ CE

Job description

Linux Systems Administrator

The Pentagon, Washington, DC – (On-Site)

Salary negotiable (Depending on experience) - Full Time with Benefits

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator (SA) that specializes in working within classified environments supporting agencies with a solid background in the Linux operating systems to help build and deploy technical platforms in high-performance computing environments for the Department of Defense.

Job Duties Include

• Provide administrative support for the maintenance and documentation of the network
• Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures as required
• Update network configuration changes and equipment inventory as changes occur
• Provide weekly and monthly system status and trouble ticket reports
• Manage the networks in coordination with JS/J6 and Joint Service Provider (JSP)
• Review changes to JSP’s network, assess the impact, and provide recommendations for government approval of any changes necessary to keep the hardware, software and operation aligned to the J6/JSP enterprise-level environment
• Test and validate patches and new software in the lab/testbed
• Attend Configuration Control Boards and Engineering Review Boards with customer for update and release approvals
• Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance
• Provide helpdesk support and IT support to include troubleshooting, assistance, and advice
• Maintain and track the inventory of all hardware and software using in-house inventory system
• Assist with new hardware and software acquisitions, including research and quote generation
• Optimize system operation and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems
• Perform system backups and recovery
• Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity

To Qualify, You Will Need

• DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI
• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus three (3) years of task related experience

OR

• Associates’ degree from a college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus six (6) years task related experience

OR

• Applicable training certificate issued in accordance with guidelines provided by the software vendor (i.e. RHCE, RHCSA) from an accredited training institution plus ten (10) years of task related experience
• Active CompTIA Security+CE Certification or equivalent IAT Level II Certification
• Must have one of the following certifications:
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Linux Professional Institute (LPL) level 1 (Exam 101) certification.