Linux Systems Administrator

Lentech Inc.•Laurel, MD

1d•$160,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Lentech, Inc. is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join a small, talented Linux team working in a hybrid cloud environment. The team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances across multiple networks and architectures. The role offers the opportunity to help design architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. The ideal candidate has hands-on Linux administration and scripting automation experience; AWS Cloud knowledge is a plus. The candidate should work effectively in a small team, seek opportunities to automate processes, and think creatively to solve problems. The position requires an active and current TS/SCI with FSP through MD, ten years of systems administration experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, and compliance with DoD 8570.01-M at a minimum of IAT Level II (SEC+ or CCNA). A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required, though five additional years of systems administration experience may substitute for the degree. Lentech describes itself as a performance-based, employee-owned company offering challenging work, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, team-oriented, entrepreneurial culture. The proposed salary range is listed as up to $158,784.00–$169,575.00.

Requirements

Active and current TS/SCI with FSP through MD.
Ten years of systems administration experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M, with a minimum IAT Level II certification (SEC+ or CCNA).
Strong Linux administration experience, including configuration, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts.
Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff.
Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies.
Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five additional years of systems administration experience in lieu of the degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling.

Responsibilities

Help design architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs.
Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux instances across multiple networks and architectures.
Configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems.
Create, debug, and implement automation scripts using Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
Work with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Mentor junior staff.
Communicate issues to team members and/or service owners.
Automate processes where possible and find creative solutions.