UNIX Systems Administration

Bridgecross, LLC; Silver Springs (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgecross LLC is seeking a UNIX System Administrator to support NOS/NGS with UNIX/Linux server administration, capacity planning, monitoring, backups, and inventory management. The role includes troubleshooting, applying patches, and enforcing IT policies to ensure reliable operations.

Candidates should have 5+ years of UNIX/Linux experience, familiarity with government security requirements, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of UNIX/Linux systems administration experience in an enterprise IT environment.
• Experience with server administration, monitoring, patching, backup/recovery, inventory, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Experience in federal government, scientific, geospatial, or mission-critical IT environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain capacity planning documentation for computing utilization.
• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor UNIX/Linux servers and related infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures; test patches and software fixes.
• Support backup/recovery procedures and disaster recovery readiness.
• Monitor system performance, respond to outages, and coordinate with NOS/NGS teams.
• Administer user accounts and maintain hardware/software inventories.
• Perform basic scripting to automate routine administration tasks.
• Document resolutions and maintain system-related documentation.

Skills

UNIX/Linux admin

Server administration

System monitoring

Backup & recovery

Patching

Inventory management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree (IT/CS/IS/Engineering) preferred

Equivalent combinations of education and experience accepted

Job description

Bridgecross LLC is seeking a UNIX System Administrator to support the National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS). This position will provide UNIX/Linux systems administration support, including server maintenance, capacity planning, system monitoring, user account administration, backup and recovery support, hardware/software inventory management, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable system operations and minimal downtime.

The UNIX System Administrator will support the installation, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of servers, operating systems, applications, file systems, peripherals, and related infrastructure. This role will also assist with implementing standard operating procedures, testing software fixes and patches, supporting technology refresh activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable government policies, procedures, and FISMA-related training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain capacity planning documentation to assess current computing utilization by application, device, and system.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Audit, test, and evaluate locally developed software fixes, patches, and system runs to improve performance and efficiency.
• Monitor archiving and retrieval activities for user documents to assess the effectiveness of planned archiving schedules.
• Install, support, and maintain UNIX/Linux servers and other computer systems.
• Plan for and respond to service outages, hardware failures, and other operational issues.
• Perform basic scripting to support system administration tasks and automation.
• Administer user accounts, including account setup, maintenance, and access support.
• Monitor system performance, report issues to NGS, and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain systems and peripherals to minimize downtime and support reliable operations.
• Create and manage file systems for different operating system environments and devices.
• Develop and support backup and recovery procedures.
• Monitor network communications and assist with identifying system or connectivity issues.
• Test and update systems when new versions of operating systems or application software are released, as directed by NOS.
• Implement policies governing the use of computer systems and networks.
• Diagnose technical problems, provide user assistance, and document resolutions.
• Maintain computer hardware and software inventories, including hardware/software configurations and locations.
• Use NGS standard file structures and methods when producing digital and paper reports.
• Coordinate hardware repair when failures occur.
• Replace system components such as disk drives, memory chips, and other hardware components, as directed by NOS Government personnel.
• Configure new systems, install or update software, and assist with hardware surplus activities.
• Track inventoried property in the ticketing system and provide Government email notification regarding movement of inventoried assets.
• Follow Government policies and procedures to send, receive, inspect, test, and deploy technology in support of Government requirements.
• Follow Government policies and procedures to remove equipment from deployed areas, wipe data storage devices, and prepare equipment for surplus and shipping.
• Notify custodians when equipment removal and surplus/shipping activities occur.
• Assist the Government with technology refresh activities.
• Complete role-based training requirements identified by the associated FISMA system, as well as any relevant component or operating system certifications.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical certifications, and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience providing UNIX/Linux systems administration support in an enterprise IT environment.
• Experience should include server administration, user account management, system monitoring, patching, backup and recovery support, hardware/software inventory management, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting federal government, scientific, geospatial, or mission-critical IT environments is preferred.

Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Preference will be given to candidates with an active or recently adjudicated Public Trust clearance.

Work Environment

This position supports NOS/NGS systems and infrastructure and may require coordination with Government personnel, system owners, users, property custodians, and technical support teams. Work may include onsite or remote support as authorized, hardware coordination, system monitoring, documentation, and compliance-related activities.

About Bridgecross LLC

Bridgecross LLC provides professional, technical, and information technology support services to federal government customers. We are committed to delivering dependable, mission-focused support through qualified professionals who understand the importance of customer service, accountability, and operational excellence.