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Linux System Administrator

Linux System Administrator

CompanyStrategic Data Systems
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Associate’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI
  • Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus three (3) years of task related experience
  • OR Associates’ degree from a college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus six (6) years task related experience
  • OR Applicable training certificate issued in accordance with guidelines provided by the software vendor (i.e. RHCE, RHCSA) from an accredited training institution plus ten (10) years of task related experience
  • Active CompTIA Security+CE Certification or equivalent IAT Level II Certification
  • Must have one of the following certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Linux Professional Institute (LPL) level 1 (Exam 101) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for the maintenance and documentation of the network
  • Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures as required
  • Update network configuration changes and equipment inventory as changes occur
  • Provide weekly and monthly system status and trouble ticket reports
  • Manage the networks in coordination with JS/J6 and Joint Service Provider (JSP)
  • Review changes to JSP’s network, assess the impact, and provide recommendations for government approval of any changes necessary to keep the hardware, software and operation aligned to the J6/JSP enterprise-level environment
  • Test and validate patches and new software in the lab/testbed
  • Attend Configuration Control Boards and Engineering Review Boards with customer for update and release approvals
  • Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance
  • Provide helpdesk support and IT support to include troubleshooting, assistance, and advice
  • Maintain and track the inventory of all hardware and software using in-house inventory system
  • Assist with new hardware and software acquisitions, including research and quote generation
  • Optimize system operation and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning
  • Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems
  • Perform system backups and recovery
  • Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.