Senior Linux Systems Administrator

  • CHANTILLY, VA
  • Posted 35 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Security clearance
Software packaging
Media
Backup administration
Database
Auditing
Backup
Disaster recovery
Operating systems
Scripting
Bash
Python
PEARL
Computer networking
Collaboration
Systems architecture
Acquisition
DoD
Security+
Network
Linux
Servers
Regulatory Compliance
Computer hardware
IT security
Analytical skill
Problem solving
Management
Apache HTTP Server
Apache Tomcat
Web services
Red Hat Linux
Virtualization
Cloud computing
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems engineering
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Job Details

Job ID: 2414776

Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US

Date Posted: 2024-12-20

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Linux Systems Administrator to work closely with a diverse team of engineers and scientist developing and implementing the future space- ground architecture. The Linux Systems Administrator performs high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for a complex network consisting of multiple Linux servers supporting an international group of researchers. The Linux systems administrator coordinates, directs, and performs complex software installations and upgrades to Linux operating systems and layered software packages. The Linux Systems Administrator continually monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance.

The Linux Systems Administrator ensures data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations. The Linux Systems Administrator plans and implements the customer's vision to modernize the servers and services supporting international researchers' development activities. The Linux System Administrator conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating system across a variety of hardware platforms, virtual environments, and cloud computing environments
  • Monitoring system performance and ensuring compliance with IT/Security policies and requirements
  • Perform routine system backup and implement disaster recovery operations to safeguard data
  • Install patches and upgrades to the operating system and installed software to ensure up-to-date protection against vulnerabilities
  • Automate routine tasks using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Pearl to increase system efficiency and reduce human error
  • Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues promptly to minimize downtime
  • Collaborate with other IT staff to design and implement system architecture that implement customer's vision for the future of the network
  • Document system configuration, changes, and processes to maintain an accurate record for reference and compliance purposes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly
  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years related experience or Master's degree and 7 years related NRO acquisition experience
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certifications (i.e. Security+)
  • Demonstrated experience administrating/engineering and management of a complex network of Linux servers (virtual and bare metal)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, harden, and validate compliance across hardware, software, and application layer implementations to satisfy IT/Security requirements

Desired Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated experience managing a large enterprise Red Hat environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing Apache and Tomcat Web Services for Red Hat Linux applications
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud environments


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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