Senior Linux Administrator — DoD Lab & Security

Systems Planning & Analysis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid, an SPA Company, seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to support the IFMC Program Office, AMD Mission Command Product Office. The role focuses on maintaining reliable computer systems, ensuring performance and security, and working directly with end customers to meet their needs.

The Senior Linux Administrator will support the Tactical Innovation and Experimentation Lab (TIEL) with system upkeep, configuration, and operation, including applying updates, patches, and configuring hardware

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electronics engineering, or computer engineering.
• 8+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator.
• 5+ years of experience configuring, administering, and maintaining Linux computer systems.
• Current Security+ and either Linux+ or RedHat certifications.
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, 8, 9 and/or 10 experience.
• Experience in configuration and management of physical and/or virtual machine environments.
• Basic network knowledge.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing customer environment in a closed lab.
• Must be a team player and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Strong work ethic.
• A focus on the needs of the customer and the team.
• An active SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems.
• Apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Install and configure new hardware and software.
• Add, remove, or update user account information, including resetting passwords.
• Manage system security.
• Document system configurations.
• Troubleshoot anomalies.
• Train personnel on the use of the system.
• Support Approval to Operate (ATO) requirements.

Skills

Linux administration

Security clearance

Team player

Problem solving

Customer focus

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, electronics engineering, or computer engineering

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9/10

OpenShift

Ansible Automation

Active Directory

HPE/Synergy, Synology, NetApp, VEEAM, Gitlab

Job description

Intrepid, an SPA Company, seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to support the IFMC Program Office, AMD Mission Command Product Office. The role focuses on maintaining reliable computer systems, ensuring performance and security, and working directly with end customers to meet their needs.

The Senior Linux Administrator will support the Tactical Innovation and Experimentation Lab (TIEL) with system upkeep, configuration, and operation, including applying updates, patches, and configuring hardware