Linux System Administrator

MANTECH•Laurel, MD

1d•$128,000 - $214,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Linux System Administrator to join its team in Laurel, Maryland. The role is part of a team delivering enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce supporting national defense missions. It directly supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Services organization, the foundation of Enterprise Information Technology for MPO. The position configures and manages Linux operating systems and supports implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, monitoring, and problem resolution for IT systems and infrastructure. It also supports client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices; assists with dispatch-system and hardware problems; optimizes system operations and resource utilization; conducts capacity analysis and planning; and resolves complex issues involving server hardware, applications, and software integration. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, 20 years of relevant Systems Administrator/Engineer experience, experience planning and leading Systems Administration/Engineering efforts, Linux Red Hat troubleshooting proficiency, VMware experience, and familiarity with automation/configuration tools such as Splunk or Ansible. An IAT I certification under DoD 8140 is required within 60 days of starting employment. Applicants must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph. The position is onsite. The person must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time and occasionally move around the office to collaborate, use standard office automation equipment, and communicate virtually. The projected compensation range is $128,000–$214,400. MANTECH benefits, depending on position, include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
20 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator/Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Demonstrated experience planning and leading Systems Administration/Engineering efforts.
Proficiency troubleshooting in a Linux Red Hat environment.
Experience with VMware.
Demonstrated experience with modern automation/configuration tools such as Splunk or Ansible.
IAT I certification under DoD 8140 required within 60 days of starting employment. Acceptable certifications include A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, and SSCP.
Current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with full lifecycle management of Linux systems, including provisioning, configuration management, and patching.
Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification.
Experience with NetApp.

Responsibilities

Configure and manage Linux operating systems, including installing and loading operating system software, troubleshooting, maintaining system integrity, configuring network components, and implementing enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Manage IT system infrastructure and related processes.
Support IT systems through day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
Support the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved through resolution.
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
Analyze and resolve complex problems involving server hardware, applications, and software integration.