Linux Systems Administrator

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in an RDT&E environment.

Must have 4–6 years of Linux administration experience, be proficient with HP and Dell hardware, and meet DoD 8570 IAT II criteria. A Top Secret clearance is required for this contract, with salary targeted at $100,000 to $105,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of demonstrated Linux-based system administration experience.
• Strong Linux system management skills.
• Experience with HP and Dell hardware.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Work Force criteria or IAT II at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
• Administer and manage servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems in unclassified and classified networks.
• Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve performance or fulfill needs.
• Assist with planning hardware acquisitions, policies, and vendor interactions; educate customers and collaborate with projects.

Skills

Linux system administration

HP/Dell hardware

DoD 8570 IAT II

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE)

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

Responsibilities

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
• Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments.
• Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
• Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.
• Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four to six (4-6) years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based workstations.
• Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
• Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Work Force (CWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.
• Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.

Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $105,000 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 REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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