UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator

Innovatus Technology Consulting; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovatus Technology Consulting in Dahlgren, VA seeks an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support DoD networks and software systems. Applicants should have at least three years of UNIX/Linux administration, strong operations, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills, and must hold or be eligible for IAT Level II and Top Secret (T5) clearance.

This role requires coordinating with DoD stakeholders and maintaining secure environments across multiple operating

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UNIX/Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with system backup and recovery concepts.
• Security management and library management.
• Installation and configuration of hardware across multiple environments.
• Operational systems administration and COTS software handling.
• Sizing, performance tuning, and resource allocation in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UNIX/Linux systems, networks, and software environments.
• Perform system backup and recovery operations.
• Software management: installation, updates, and configuration of OS and COTS software.
• Implement and maintain security practices and library management.
• Install and configure hardware components as needed.
• Operate computer systems across different operating environments.
• Perform sizing, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues.
• Work with TCP/IP and major network security tools.

Skills

UNIX/Linux Administration

Networking TCP/IP

System backup & recovery

Security management

Troubleshooting

Hardware installation

Job description

Job Title: UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Dahlgren, VA
Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting

Job Summary

Innovatus Technology Consulting is seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support networks and software systems in a DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional experience administering UNIX and/or Linux systems, with strong skills in system operations, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. This role requires designation at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II and a Top Secret (T5) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UNIX and/or Linux systems, networks, and software environments.
• Perform system backup and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Conduct basic software management, including installation, updates, and configuration of operational systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
• Implement and maintain security management practices and library management procedures.
• Install and configure hardware components as needed to support operational requirements.
• Operate computer systems across different operating environments.
• Perform sizing, performance tuning, resource allocation, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues.
• Work with network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in UNIX and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems.
• Demonstrated 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
  • Sizing, performance tuning, hardware/software/network troubleshooting, and resource allocation
• Experience with various network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.
• Must be able to obtain or currently hold designation as IAT Level II.
• Active Top Secret (T5) clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant technical certifications aligned with IAT Level II requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Experience supporting DoD or government systems in a classified environment.