Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Via Logic LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to work at Stennis Space Center. In this role, you will provide expertise in managing RedHat Linux systems to ensure reliable access for DoD scientists to critical supercomputing resources.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of related experience, hold a Secret clearance, and possess DOD 8570 IAT II certification. Join us in supporting the warfighter!

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret eligibility required.
• Minimum of 8 years related experience in Linux administration.
• Current DOD 8570 IAT II certification – Security+ and Linux+ or RHCSA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level administration of RedHat Linux systems.
• Lead a team of Linux administrators with technical expertise.
• Automate tasks using Ansible for improved efficiency.
• Monitor systems for optimal performance and compliance.

Skills

RedHat Linux systems administration

Team leadership

Ansible automation

Performance monitoring and tuning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

If you’re interested in being a part of an extraordinary mission, working with our customer who runs the DoD’s largest supercomputing centers and operating some of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, we could use your experience and enthusiasm! You will be providing your Linux Systems Administration expertise to ensure DoD scientists have reliable access to these critical resources. You will be directly supporting the warfighter.

All of your work will be performed on customer site at Stennis Space Center and an Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin work on the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level administration of RedHat Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Perform systems enhancement, configuration, maintenance, installation, and software upgrades.
• Lead a team of high-performing Linux administrators, providing guidance, technical expertise, and project leadership.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Maintain and manage the Enterprise Satellite server, ensuring it meets the organization’s software deployment and updates needs.
• Automate routine and complex tasks using Ansible, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels, adhering to established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• Identify and address performance issues and optimize the production environment for mission-critical systems.
• Perform acceptance testing of modules, subsystems, and total systems.
• Responsible for software installation, configuration, and ensuring adherence to configuration guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and records to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain Interim Secret eligibility prior to start. (US Citizenship required)
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years related experience.
• Must hold current DOD 8570 IAT II certification – Security+ and one of the following Linux certifications: Linux+ or RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) prior to start.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in a written form with users and office staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.