Unix/Linux Administrator

Watershed Security; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Educational reimbursement

401K plans with matching

PTO 15 days to start

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Watershed Security, a Veteran Owned Small Business, seeks a hands-on Unix/Linux Systems Administrator to support NSWCDD onsite in Dahlgren, VA. Three+ years of professional UNIX/Linux administration, with backup, security, hardware installation, and performance tuning experience, are required. Active DoD Top Secret clearance is mandatory.

Salary range offered is $60,000–$65,000 USD, with benefits including medical/dental, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays. Contingent upon award.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UNIX/Linux systems administration experience.
• Experience with system backup and recovery; basic software management; security management and library management.
• Experience with installation and configuration of hardware; operating systems in different environments; sizing and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain UNIX/Linux systems and networks in a DoD environment.
• Manage backups, security configurations, and software library management.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software/network issues and optimize resource allocation.

Skills

Unix/Linux SysAdmin

Network protocols (TCP/IP)

Backup and recovery

Security management

Hardware installation

Troubleshooting

DoD Top Secret clearance

Job description

Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience. Watershed is looking for a hands-on Unix/Linux Systems Administrator to support NSWCDD. onsite in Dahlgren, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Three (3) 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 troubleshooting and resource allocation. Experience in different network protocols including TCP/IP and major network security tools. This position is required to be designated as IAT II level with a Top Secret.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Unix/Linux Systems Administration of networks and software systems.
• Experience in system backup and recovery; basic software management; security management and library management
• Experience with installation and configuration of hardware; operational systems and COTS software; operating computer systems in different operating environments.
• Experience with sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software/network troubleshooting and resource allocation.
• Clearance: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Work location: Onsite in Dahlgren, VA, Monday - Friday, 8am -4.30pm
• May be additional Certification Requirements.

*Contingent Upon Award*

PAY RANGE

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $60,000 - $65,000 USD.

• medical and dental benefits
• educational reimbursement
• 401K plans with matching
• 15 days of PTO to start
• 11 paid holidays per year

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans