Senior Linux System Administrator

MANTECH•Fort Meade, MD
•$128,000 - $214,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a Senior Linux System Administrator to join its team in Ft. Meade, Maryland. The role supports the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and manages IT infrastructure and related processes. The administrator works with client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices; supports Linux and Windows operating systems; optimizes system operations and resource utilization; and contributes to system architecture design. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and is onsite, full time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or an additional four years of related experience in place of a degree.
  • 20 or more years of related experience in systems administration or IT operations.
  • Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Linux.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Manage IT system infrastructure and processes involving client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
  • Provide Tier 1 help desk and Tier 2 escalation support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform capacity analysis and system planning.
  • Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems; install, load, and enhance OS software to improve reliability and performance.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain system integrity and network components.
  • Provide management and internal customers with detailed analysis and feedback on escalated issues.
  • Support the design of system architectures and associated hardware.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Retirement and savings
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Optional benefit elections
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