Senior Linux System Administrator

MANTECH; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Senior Linux System Administrator to join our team at Ft. Meade, Maryland. You will provide expert support for Linux and Windows systems, oversee IT infrastructure, and optimize operations across client/server/storage/network environments.

This role requires a BS in a technical field or equivalent experience, 20+ years in systems administration, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. You will troubleshoot, implement, and maintain critical systems for sensitive operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.
• 20+ years of related experience in systems administration or IT operations.
• Experience with Linux, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and processes related to client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Perform Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support: problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform capacity analysis and system planning.
• Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems; install, load, and enhance OS software for improved reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain system integrity and network components.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers on escalated issues.
• Support the design of system architectures and associated hardware.

Skills

Linux

System administration

Troubleshooting

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

MANTECH seeks a Senior Linux System Administrator to join our team in Ft. Meade, Maryland.

In this role, you will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, as well as manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and processes related to client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Perform Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support: problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform capacity analysis and system planning.
• Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems; install, load, and enhance OS software for improved reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain system integrity and network components.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers on escalated issues.
• Support the design of system architectures and associated hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.
• 20+ years of related experience in systems administration or IT operations.
• Experience with Linux, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., calculator, copy machine, printer).
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.