Linux Systems Administrator II - TS/SCI Eligible

Institute for Defense Analyses; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,415 - 146,264; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health insurance options

6 weeks parental leave

20 days paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate opening for a Systems Administrator II to support CCR La Jolla in a Linux-based research computing environment. The role covers system design, maintenance, scripting, and occasional software development support.

Responsibilities include configuring Linux desktops/servers, managing VMware, applying patches, writing scripts, and ensuring security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field coupled with four or more years of system administration (three or more years with Linux) OR high school coupled with six year or more years of system administration (three or more years with Linux).
• Experience with open source tools including VMWare, Apache, MySQL, Perl, PHP, GNU utilities and understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related network protocols.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Must be willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification.
• Current TS/SCI with lifestyle polygraph clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs and configures Linux on desktop and server systems.
• Builds new physical and virtual systems to design specifications and follows proper disposal procedures for retired systems.
• Installs and manages VMware virtual servers.
• Applies patches, updates system software, and maintains configuration control.
• Writes and maintains scripts written in shell, Perl, PHP and other languages.
• Automates system administration tasks.
• Manages user accounts, assists users with their computing needs.
• Configures and manages web servers and databases, including MySQL.
• Installs and maintains backup and recovery systems.
• Diagnoses and solves networking problems, including packet and protocol analysis when necessary.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Written English

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

4+ years system administration experience (Linux)

Tools

VMware

Apache

MySQL

Perl

PHP

GNU utilities

TCP/IP

Ethernet

Security+

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate opening for a Systems Administrator II to support CCR La Jolla in a Linux-based research computing environment. The role covers system design, maintenance, scripting, and occasional software development support.

Responsibilities include configuring Linux desktops/servers, managing VMware, applying patches, writing scripts, and ensuring security standards.