Senior Linux Systems Administrator - DoD Flight/Weapons (TS)

SMX; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support Aircraft/Weapons Systems networks with on-site work at Patuxent River NAS, Maryland. You will join a team delivering system administration, security, and network engineering across DoD-oriented programs.

Applicants must have Top Secret clearance (interim TS acceptable to start) and 8+ years of Linux experience, plus familiarity with Windows Server, VMware/vSphere, SAN, ACAS, STIGs, and DoD 8570 certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Linux experience in a software development environment.
• Clearance required: Top Secret (interim TS acceptable to start).
• Experience with Atlassian tools.
• Knowledge of networking principles and concepts; able to contribute to new ideas.
• CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 compliant qualification.
• Operating system certification (Windows or Linux).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN/Internet systems or network segments.
• Monitor network availability for all users.
• Provide technical assistance to computer users.
• Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate network systems.
• Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate with minimal interruption.
• Optimize hardware/software performance.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Respond to interruptions and outages.
• Diagnose software/hardware failures to resolution.
• Implement security measures to protect systems.

Skills

8+ years Linux

Windows Server familiarity

VMware/vSphere

SAN

Networking

STIGs

ACAS

Atlassian tools

DoD 8570 certification

OS certification

Tools

VMware/vSphere Enterprise

Job description

SMX is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support Aircraft/Weapons Systems networks with on-site work at Patuxent River NAS, Maryland. You will join a team delivering system administration, security, and network engineering across DoD-oriented programs.

Applicants must have Top Secret clearance (interim TS acceptable to start) and 8+ years of Linux experience, plus familiarity with Windows Server, VMware/vSphere, SAN, ACAS, STIGs, and DoD 8570 certifications.