Linux Systems Administrator

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator (RDTE) to join our Dahlgren, VA team. You will handle system administration in an RDT&E environment, supporting multiple Linux servers and workstations.

Candidates must have 4–5 years' Linux experience, a DoD 8570/IAT II at hire, US citizenship, and be willing to travel 10–25% for deployments and testing. A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of Linux system administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must meet DoD 8570/IAT II or higher at hire.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting and in-depth Linux system operations.
• Administer servers and clustered systems in unclassified networks.
• Develop and implement software modifications to improve performance.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings and deployments.
• Assist with hardware acquisitions and vendor communications.
• Support application installation, licenses management, and backups.

Skills

Linux admin

HP/Dell hardware

DoD 8570

IAT II

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE)

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for system administration in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment.

Responsibilities

As the Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system operations.
• Knowledge of working with multiple intercommunicating devices across several systems.
• Will work as part of a team responsible for administration, development and management of servers, and clustered systems operating in unclassified network environments.
• Develop, analyze, design, and implement modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
• Participate in weekly cross section meetings to plan, advise, and develop operational environment requirements, deployments and adjustments.
• Participate in scheduled testing events with a willingness to take charge with troubleshoothing across several systems to provide on time delivery of test priorities.
• Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
• Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts and approving user access.
• Team with software developers to implement new proprietary installations and updates while providing Linux troubleshooting assistance as required.
• Experience with a multitude of Linux applications and software: PTP, iRIG, Kickstart, Bash, UDEV, NMCLI, GDM, etc.
• Participate in daily Scrums to coordinate Jira tasks, epics, and sprints.
• Willingness to travel to perform installations and testing.
• Experienced written and verbal communications to correct and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environment releases.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four to five (4-5) years’ demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.

• Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.

• Prior development operations/system engineering experience is appreciated; development lifecycle understanding is favored.

• Network administration experienced appreciated but not required.

• Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.

• Percentage of travel varies between 10%-25%

• Must meet CWF DoD 8570/8140 criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.

Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. Must be eligible to receive a Top Secret clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.