Lead Senior Systems Admin (UNIX/ LINUX)

Centuria • Dahlgren, VA

91d

About The Position

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service, we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of professional experience in UNIX and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems
• Experience in system backup and recovery; basic software management; security management and library management; installation and configuration of hardware; operational systems and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software
• Experience in operating computer systems in different operating environments; sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software/network troubleshooting and resource allocation
• Experience in different network protocols including TCP/IP and major network security tools such as firewalls
• Knowledge of computing and networking vulnerabilities, attack methods, and latest detection methods
• Demonstrable experience in writing business/project plans, technical documents, presentations and proposals
• High degree of skills with the MS Office toolsets

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related field
• DoD 8570 IAT III certification
• One of the following certifications: CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or CISSP Associate, GCED, GCIH

Responsibilities

• Monitor system health and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across hardware, software, and network layers
• Maintain and manage storage systems
• Manage system backup and recovery
• Coordinate with external hardware, network, and infrastructure teams
• Provide after-hours on-call and call-in support as needed
• Ensure compliance with system security requirements
• Participate in technical and engineering discussions
• Create and maintain system-level scripts and automation tools
• Apply system patches and perform upgrades
• Administer and manage user accounts
• Maintain accurate hardware and asset inventory records

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees