Linux System Administrator

The Kenjya-Trusant Group•Annapolis Junction, MD

6d•$130,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Kenjya-Trusant Group is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a Maryland customer with cross-domain solutions. The role supports implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based or Red Hat derivative systems. Duties vary by level and may include installing and configuring Linux operating systems and services, managing IT infrastructure and related processes, and supporting client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices. The position provides Tier 1 help desk and, depending on level, Tier 2 escalation support; assists users with IT systems; monitors day-to-day operations; communicates escalation status to agency management and internal customers; and supports dispatch-system and hardware problem resolution. Higher-level responsibilities include capacity analysis and planning, detailed analysis of escalated tickets, and configuring and managing UNIX and Windows operating systems and network components. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance. Linux experience is required at all levels. An active certification related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration, such as RHCE, must be obtained within six months of hire. Employment is full-time and exempt. Proposed salary ranges vary by level: Level 0, $130,000–$160,000; Level 1, $150,000–$195,000; and Level 2, $180,000–$250,000. Final salary may depend on factors including location, contract labor categories and wage rates, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Required security clearance: TS/SCI with Poly.
Linux experience is required for all levels.
Level 0: High school diploma and five years of Systems Administrator experience, or a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university with no demonstrated experience.
Level 1: High school diploma with ten years of Systems Administrator experience, or a bachelor's degree with five years of Systems Administrator experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Level 2: High school diploma with fifteen years of Systems Administrator experience, or a bachelor's degree with ten years of Systems Administrator experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is also required.
Obtain an active certification related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration, such as RHCE, within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

NIFI experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Manage IT system infrastructure and processes related to those systems.
Support day-to-day IT system operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve Tier 1 help desk problems; provide Tier 2 escalation support where applicable.
Communicate escalation status to agency management and internal customers.
Support dispatch-system and hardware problems and remain involved through resolution.
Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems; install and load operating system software.
Troubleshoot systems, maintain system integrity, and configure network components.
Implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Manage daily IT system configuration and operation activities and assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning at applicable levels.
Provide in-depth troubleshooting, detailed analysis, and feedback on escalated tickets at applicable levels.