Senior Linux Systems Administrator

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies

Dahlgren (VA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent IT services provider in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator. The successful candidate will manage Linux-based servers and workstations, providing technical support and system administration in both classified and unclassified environments. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience, a background in Linux system management, and must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. The role is full-time and offers opportunities to work collaboratively with scientists and engineers.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and workstations.
Experience with rapidly changing job priorities.
Ability to maintain DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification.

Responsibilities

Provide technical problem solving and consulting for system operations.
Administer and manage servers and end-user workstations.
Analyze and design modifications to the system software.
Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions.
Support individual user workstations and associated software.

Skills

Linux system management

Problem-solving

Customer support

Technical consulting

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HP hardware

Dell hardware

Job description

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Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Bowhead seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Senior Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments.
Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.
Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required.
Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts, and approving user access.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required or Bachelors degree prefered.
Minimum ten (10+) or more years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.
Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
Must meet and maintain a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.
Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.

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