Linux Systems Administrator - 25698

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Nellis Air Force Base, NV

83d • $106,000 - $197,000

About The Position

HII's Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator Lead to support a Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center - Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis, AFB, NV. The individual's primary responsibility would be leading a team of System Administrators that provide Linux System support to a team of engineers, Subject Matter Experts, and Pilots.

Requirements

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Eligible candidates must have management and/or mentoring experience.
• Must have experience with LINUX system administration.
• Must be capable of working morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR Clearance.
• Candidates must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Linux+ and Security+.
• Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) preferably as a System Administrator.
• Preferred experience would be maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Prefer candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operation of multi-user Linux computer systems to ensure team can effectively support the mission.
• Daily managing team of System Administrators including mentorship and expert knowledge when needed by junior System Administrators.
• Setting up administrator and service accounts.
• Installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
• Performing configuration and troubleshooting of systems which may be desktop and/or server based.
• Optimizing system operation and resource utilization and performs system capacity analysis and planning.
• Aiding users in accessing and using systems.
• Developing and monitoring policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Maintaining security updates of operating system and software.
• Maintaining system documentation.
• Evaluating vendor products to inform mission partner of decisions.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees