Sr. Linux Systems Administrator

Future Technologies, Inc.; King George (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Systems Administrator to lead installation, integration, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise systems in a DoD context. The role covers Unix, Linux, and Windows environments, with emphasis on security, backups, and documentation.

You will support end users, manage access control, and contribute to future technology decisions. The ideal candidate holds an IAT Level 2 certification, an Active Secret clearance, and at least six years of relevant

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in systems administration (Unix, Linux, or Windows).
• Specialized Linux Red Hat administration and security updates (IAVAs).
• Unix Solaris administration and scripting; familiarity with NIS, DNS, RDP Client.
• Windows WSUS, GPOs; Thin Clients; documentation creation/updates.
• Must have DoD Directive 8140.01 IAT Level 2 certification and an Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Understanding of enterprise frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation and integration of systems fixes, updates and enhancements.
• Test, troubleshoot, and optimize performance of hardware and software systems.
• Provide end user support; manage accounts, network rights, access to systems and equipment; maintain configurations and backups.
• Create and maintain documentation and SOPs.
• Create, monitor, and maintain backups/restoration of systems and files.
• Research new technologies and provide input for future systems and purchases.

Skills

Systems administration

Unix/Linux

Windows

Security hardening

Active Secret clearance

IAT Level 2

Scripting

Documentation

Job description

• Location U.S.,King George, VA, 22485,United States

Description

• Manage the installation and integration of systems fixes, updates and enhancements.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization and maintenance of hardware and software systems.
• Provide support including end user assistance. Perform functions such as managing accounts, network rights, access to systems and equipment; maintain systems configuration and backups.
• Create and maintain documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Create, monitor, and maintain backups/restoration of systems and files.
• Conduct research of new and upcoming technologies.
• Provide input for future systems and purchases.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience in systems administration in the following operating systems: Unix, Linux, or Windows.
• The specialized experience includes Linux system administration of Red Hat and security setup and updates (IAVAs); Unix system administration of Solaris, Unix scripting, Thin Client, Sudo, NIS, NTFS, CIFS, DNS, RDP Client, and security setup and updates (IAVAs); Windows system administration of WSUS and third-party solutions, GPOs Windows Server and Windows Workstations, Thin Clients (hardware/software) and documentation creation/updates.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to install, configure, and maintain Operating Systems. General knowledge of enterprise frameworks and methodologies.
• Per (DoD) Directive 8140.01, this position requires the (IAT) Level 2 certification; this includes both an Information Assurance (IA) certification and an Operating System (OS) certification. The OS certification requirement will be for Unix/Linux or Windows.
• Active Secret security clearance.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $122,000 to $149,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.