Linux Systems Administrator II — VMware & Security

Institute For Defense Analyses, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Diverse health insurance options

6 weeks parental leave

20 days paid time off

Job summary

The Institute of Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate career opening for a Systems Administrator II. The role supports CCR La Jolla in a Linux-based research computing environment and involves design, system administration, and occasional software development tasks.

You'll work with Linux, VMware, and open-source tools, prepare documentation, and participate in system certification and accreditation. Some extended hours may be required.

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.
• Installs and manages VMware virtual servers.
• Applies patches, updates system software, and maintains configuration control.
• Writes and maintains scripts in shell, Perl, PHP and other languages.
• Automates system administration tasks.
• Manages user accounts and assists users with computing needs.
• Configures and maintains web servers and databases, including MySQL.

Skills

Linux admin

Networking TCP/IP

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent

High school + 6+ years admin experience

Tools

VMware

Apache

MySQL

Perl

PHP

GNU utilities

Job description

The Institute of Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate career opening for a Systems Administrator II. The role supports CCR La Jolla in a Linux-based research computing environment and involves design, system administration, and occasional software development tasks.

You'll work with Linux, VMware, and open-source tools, prepare documentation, and participate in system certification and accreditation. Some extended hours may be required.