Linux Systems Administrator

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our RDT&E team. You will manage Linux servers and workstations, support deployments, and ensure system reliability in an unclassified network.

The role requires 4–5 years of Linux admin experience, DoD 8570/IAT Level II or equivalent, and a Secret clearance with potential Top Secret eligibility. Travel 10–25% and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Linux-based server and workstation administration.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to document SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical problem solving for Linux system operations.
• Administer and manage Linux servers and clustered systems in an RDT&E environment.
• Support software installations, licenses management, and backup/recovery of configurations.
• Collaborate with developers to implement updates and troubleshoot as needed.
• Participate in planning hardware acquisitions and deployment requirements.
• Travel 10–25% as required for installations and testing.

Skills

Linux system administration

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

HP hardware

Dell hardware

Job description

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.

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

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system opera-tions.
• Knowledge of working with multiple intercommunicating devices across several sys-tems.
• Will work as part of a team responsible for administration, development and man-agement of servers, and clustered systems operating in unclassified network envi-ronments.
• 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 opera-tional environment requirements, deployments and adjustments.
• Participate in scheduled testing events with a willingness to take charge with trou-bleshooting across several systems to provide on time delivery of test priorities.
• Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, in-teracting 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 up-dates 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 Op-erating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environ-ment releases.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four to five (4-5) years’ demonstrated experience in system admin-istration 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; devel-opment lifecycle understanding is favored.
• Network administration experienced appreciated but not required.
• Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly chang-ing 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.

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

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

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.

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.