Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator - Top Secret

Astrion; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion has a contingent opening for a Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) supporting NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. You will oversee the administration, configuration, and security of Unix/Linux environments and software systems to ensure resilient, secure operations.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with TCP/IP networks, security tools, and lifecycle infrastructure management.

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.
• Qualified experience in different network protocols including TCP/IP and major network security tools such as firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration, configuration, and security of Unix/Linux network environments and software systems.
• Maintain system resilience through lifecycle infrastructure management and security administration.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Network security concepts

Backup and recovery

TCP/IP networking

Security tools (firewalls)

IAT III level with a T5

Active Top Secret clearance

Education

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

Tools

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+

CCNA

Job description

Astrion has a contingent opening for a Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) supporting NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. You will oversee the administration, configuration, and security of Unix/Linux environments and software systems to ensure resilient, secure operations.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with TCP/IP networks, security tools, and lifecycle infrastructure management.