System Administrator (Linux)

Power3 Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Career development

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Power3 Solutions is hiring a System Administrator (Linux) to support IT infrastructure at Ft. Meade, MD vicinity. The role includes managing UNIX/Linux systems, patching, incident response, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and several years of SA/ITSM experience, plus AWS, Terraform, and GitLab/GitHub skills on a security-conscious program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; four (4) years SA experience may substitute.
• Five (5) years SA experience in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Two (2) years ITSM experience.
• Linux experience.
• Patching (STE/STN) experience.
• AWS experience.
• GitLab/GitHub experience.
• Terraform experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) issue identification and resolution.
• Assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
• Perform account management (activate/modify/disable/remove accounts).
• Ensure compliance with system security controls.
• Perform periodic vulnerability scans.
• Implement IAVA security patches and track status.
• Provide status updates to management and internal customers.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization.

Skills

Linux

Patching (STE/STN)

AWS

GitLab/GitHub

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware

Confluence

Scripting

Job description

We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.
We are hiring a System Administrator (Linux) to work in the Ft. Meade, MD vicinity. Position location is subjectto change based on central MD client's needs.
Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph
Description:
Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and
hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
The Level 1 System Administrator shall possess the following capabilities:

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Perform account management, e.g. establishing, activating, modifying, disabling, and removing accounts.
• Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
• Perform periodic vulnerability scans of systems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Implement IAVA security patches and insure patch status is recorded in appropriate systems of record.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Two (2) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
• Linux
• Patching (STE/STN)
• AWS
• GitLab/GitHub
• Terraform

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• VMware
• Confluence
• Scripting

We have all the PERKS!
You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, yourcreativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normalsalary compensation. We have you covered with flexible ways to balancework and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generouscontributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

We are anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.