Senior Linux Server Administrator

Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux server administration, preferably in a government or military environment
Required 8140 Cert within 6 months of start date: 451 – Intermediate; Cloud+ or GICSP or SSCP or Security+ or GSEC; OR Applicable degree ABET accredited/CAE designated; OR Training
Additional Cert: CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), or other related Linux certification
Proficiency in various Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Strong knowledge of shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Ansible)
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM)
Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards

Installs, configures, and maintains Linux servers and associated software applications
Performs regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure server stability and security
Monitors server performance and troubleshoots issues to ensure optimal functionality
Operates, sustains, and backs up the server (physical/virtual) IAW applicable policies for USSTRATCOM
Manages and monitors the operation of the server (physical/virtual) to ensure proper operation and troubleshoot, analyze, isolate, and document the root cause of issues that arise
Provides day-to-day operations by maintaining, managing, monitoring, and patching for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) and non-IAVA compliance and administering server systems on the Enterprise IT
Ensures secure access to Linux systems, maintaining proper permissions and user management
Collaborates with application developers, network engineers, and other IT staff to support project initiatives
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments
Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments
May supervise others

No preferred qualifications provided.