Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) with Security Clearance

Astrion; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) for NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. The role covers administration, configuration, and security of Unix/Linux environments, with lifecycle infrastructure management, hardware deployment, and COTS software integration.

Expect work within secure, high-trust systems. The candidate should have 6+ years in Unix/Linux administration, strong backup/recovery capabilities, TCP/IP networking, and relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• 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; operating 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.
• This position is required to be designated as IAT III level with a T5 .
• Master's level degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA +, or CCNA #CJ

Skills

Unix/Linux Admin

Backup & Recovery

Network security

IAT III / T5

Networking protocols TCP/IP

Security tools

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Tools

CCNA

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+

CCNA #CJ

Job description

Overview Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) JOB LOCATION: Dahlgren, Virginia JOB STATUS: Full Time CLEARANCE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Less than 10% SALARY: $130,000 to $140,600 Astrion has a contingent opening for a S enior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) supporting the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), located in Dahlgren, VA. As a Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) you will oversee the administration, configuration, and security of Unix and/or Linux network environments and software systems. This role maintains system resilience through lifecycle infrastructure management , handling everything from hardware deployment and COTS software integration to advanced network optimization and security administration. Operating at the highest tier of technical trust, the you will work to secure environments against modern vulnerabilities and attacks while optimizing multi-environment systems for maximum resource efficiency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 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.
• This position is required to be designated as IAT III level with a T5 .
• Master's level degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA +, or CCNA #CJ