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Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator

CompanyAMERICAN SYSTEMS
LocationGaithersburg, MD, USA
Salary$91600 – $153000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s level degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
  • At least five (5) years of experience in Linux Administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu), including extensive knowledge of Linux server setup, deployment, and maintenance, as well as a firm understanding of networking protocols and server security mechanisms.
  • IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
  • Programming skills (RedHat, Java)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with onsite system design personnel to implement new system software and hardware.
  • Maintain and develop Linux infrastructure technology.
  • Deliver 24x7x365 uptime service.
  • Provide systems administration-related solutions.
  • Maintain best practices for managing services and computer systems.
  • Monitor system performance and capacity planning.
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, network hardware, and workstations.
  • Install and configure Linux systems, back-end databases and scripts.
  • Perform system maintenance by reviewing error logs.
  • Provide technical and troubleshooting support for service problems.
  • Create system backups and new stored procedures.
  • Develop and maintain system recovery procedures.
  • Install and Maintain system security.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
  • Maintain all internet requests inclusive to DNS, RADIUS, Apache, MySQL, PHP.
  • Enhance, maintain, and create the tools for the Linux environment and its users.
  • Analyze hardware requirements and make acquiring recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.