Linux Systems Administrator

ManTech; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Linux Systems Administrator to join the LOS team in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s cloud-compute infrastructure with strong Linux and automation skills.

The ideal candidate will have deep Linux knowledge (RHEL 8–10, Amazon Linux), Ansible experience, and cloud proficiency (AWS). DoD 8140 IAT II and TS/SCI with Polygraph are required for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 10 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator or 5 years added SA experience in lieu of the degree.
• In-depth Linux experience (RHEL 8/9/10, Amazon Linux, Rocky, etc.).
• Experience with Ansible and cloud services (AWS/Lambda).
• IAT II certification (DoD 8140 required upon start).
• Design and integrate hardware/software components and perform maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and collaboration with internal/external teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze problems to determine technical solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of new and existing products and technologies.
• Learn and share knowledge with others and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Design and build the IT environment and framework.
• Guide IT projects to meet requirements and architecture.

Skills

Linux administration

Ansible

AWS

Red Hat Linux

Cloud services

Python scripting

Bash scripting

IAT II

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 10 years' SA experience OR 5 years additional SA exp in lieu of degree

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat Satellite

Red Hat Image Builder

AWS

Azure

VMware

OpenStack

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

The Linux Orchestration Services (LOS) team which is the standard of excellence for all things Linux within the organization. The selected candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s cloud-compute infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Linux Operating System and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze problems to determine technical solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge on new and existing products, technologies, and/or architecture.
• Be willing to learn and share knowledge with others and be able to work well with both internal and external constituents.
• Design and build the information technology framework or environment.
• Guide information technology projects to produce results that comply with established project requirements and IT architecture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 10 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator (SA) OR 5 years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• In depth experience with Linux (Red Hat Linux (RHEL) 8, 9, & 10; Amazon Linux; Rocky, etc.)
• Experience with Ansible & must possess strong knowledge of a wide range of cloud services / cloud-compute technologies such as AWS/Lambda functions.
• STE/STN solutions, Networking protocols/equipment, STIG application.
• IAT II certification (DoD 8140 required upon start of employment. Acceptable certifications include: CCNA-Security/CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP)
• Design/develop/integrate hardware and/or software components into new and existing systems and perform maintenance on the development system infrastructure.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Red Hat Satellite and Red Hat Image Builder.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certificate.
• Microsoft Azure products, VMWare (VSphere), OpenStack
• Experience/Knowledge of Virtual Desktop deployment and configuration automation.
• Knowledge in writing, configuring, and deploying Ansible Playbooks.
• Strong knowledge in writing and implementing other scripting languages like Python and Bash Scripting.
• Experience in managing and arranging JIRA projects, backlogs, sprints.
• Experience using Git commands (GitLab/GitHub) to manage/push/pull projects and implement file version controls.
• Creative, organized, and results driven, with the ability to condense and synthesize information quickly, working several efforts in tandem.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and virtual communication

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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