Senior Linux & Oracle Systems Administrator

Jobtailor; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to manage enterprise servers and supporting infrastructure. The role covers server provisioning, configuration, and operations for classified environments, with emphasis on Linux/UNIX and Oracle Database administration.

Candidates should have DoD 8570 certification and strong troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include maintaining baselines, monitoring systems, and collaborating with DBAs to ensure high availability and security across

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Linux system administration (RHEL/Ubuntu) and UNIX in classified environments.
• Windows Server administration experience is a plus.
• Hands-on Oracle Database installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing both virtual and physical servers, monitoring, backups, and performance optimization.
• Active DoD 8570 certification (Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage both virtual and physical servers for enterprise, regional, and local systems.
• Install, configure, document, maintain, and support server environments hosting mission‑critical applications and infrastructure services.
• Perform Operations and Maintenance tasks.
• Maintain operational baselines.
• Support database administrators.

Skills

Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu)

UNIX environments

Windows Server

Oracle Database

Virtual & physical servers

System monitoring

Backup management

Performance optimization

DoD 8570 certification

Education

BA/BS with 5+ years

MS with 3+ years

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to manage enterprise servers and supporting infrastructure. The role covers server provisioning, configuration, and operations for classified environments, with emphasis on Linux/UNIX and Oracle Database administration.

Candidates should have DoD 8570 certification and strong troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include maintaining baselines, monitoring systems, and collaborating with DBAs to ensure high availability and security across