Linux Systems Administrator (TS/SCI) — Flexible Scheduling

Best Value Technology, Inc.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Health and wellness programs

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral program

Job summary

Best Value Technology, Inc. (BVTI) is seeking a Systems (Linux) Administrator to support a federal Intelligence Community contract. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and securing Linux systems, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, scripting, and performance tuning to ensure reliable operations.

Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph and U.S. citizenship. The position offers competitive benefits, a substantial pay range, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer discipline or relevant certification.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Red Hat servers and workstations.
• Experience with Linux architecture, deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
• Scripting Experience: Bash, Python, Perl, Ansible and Kickstart.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and applications.
• Design and implement Linux-based solutions for various business needs.
• Provide comprehensive Unix, Linux, or Windows systems administration and operations.
• Develop and maintain scripts using Bash, Python, Perl, Ansible and Kickstart.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure proper system integration and functionality.
• Monitor system performance and implement necessary updates and upgrades.
• Ensure system security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Assist users and systems engineers with the setup, installation, and testing of their applications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Linux architecture

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Ansible

Kickstart

Job description

Best Value Technology, Inc. (BVTI) is seeking a Systems (Linux) Administrator to support a federal Intelligence Community contract. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and securing Linux systems, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, scripting, and performance tuning to ensure reliable operations.

Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph and U.S. citizenship. The position offers competitive benefits, a substantial pay range, and opportunities for