Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Strategic Data Systems; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Data Systems seeks a capable Unix/Linux System Administrator to support a DoN customer at Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on operating systems, security, and data integrity in RDT&E environments, with collaboration across engineers and scientists.

Active TS clearance, Security+ CE, and IAT Level 3 are required, with 6+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include configuring networks, deploying hardware, and ensuring robust backups and software management.

Qualifications

• Six years of Unix/Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with backups, recovery, and security management.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, network security tools, and firewalls.
• Experience in diverse operating environments and vendor interaction.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, and implement solutions for network architectures.
• Administer servers, end-user workstations, and clusters in unclassified/classified networks.
• Assist with hardware acquisitions, operating policy, and vendor interaction.
• Support scientists and engineers in solving computation issues.
• Manage user workstations, software, licenses, and data backups.

Skills

Unix/Linux system administration

Network administration

Security clearance

TCP/IP

Backup/recovery

COTS software installation

Vendor coordination

Job description

Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA

Salary negotiable - Full Time with Benefits - Contingent on contract award

Your Work Will Focus On Utilizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration Experience To Provide Technical Problem Solving And In-depth Consulting Relative To System Operations In a Research, Development, And Testing And Evaluation (RDT&E) Environment For a DoN Customer Along With

• Engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.
• Administration of servers, end-user workstations, and clustered systems operating in unclassified/classified network environments.
• Participating in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, and interacting with vendors.
• Working with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations/servers to solve complex computation issues.
• Supporting user workstations and associated software.
• Assisting with application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files along with assisting users with new accounts and approving user access.

To Qualify

• Active DOD Top Secret Security Clearance
• CompTIA Security+ CE and an active IAT level 3 certification.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in Unix and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems.
• Experience in system backup and recovery; basic software management; security management and library management; installation and configuration of hardware; operational systems and COTS software; operating computer systems in different operating environments; and sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software/network trouble shooting and resource allocation
• Qualified experience in different network protocols including TCP/IP and major network security tools such as: firewalls, knowledge of computing and networking vulnerabilities, attach methods and latest detection methods
• Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.