Senior Specialist Systems Administrator
About The Position
The Linux Enterprise System Administrator maintains, manages, configures, and troubleshoots Linux systems in secure program areas. The role includes installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and maintaining Linux systems and related NetApp storage units, as well as maintaining engineering software tools. The administrator communicates technical concerns and solutions to management, engineering, and security teams, leads local IT projects, and performs other IT duties as required. As a subject matter expert, the administrator configures and maintains Linux systems while ensuring reliability, data integrity, and availability. The position implements routine updates and patches, remediates findings and vulnerabilities, monitors system health, and develops scripts and tools to automate deployment and improve operational efficiency. The administrator collaborates with engineering teams to provide tailored technical solutions and explains complex technical issues and strategies clearly to management and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Four years of Linux and/or NetApp systems administration experience.
- Current/active TS/SCI security clearance and CI Polygraph.
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or another DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher approved certification.
- Ability to support overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to support up to 20% offsite travel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Nessus Security Center.
- Experience with Cisco/Ariba Network and network protocols.
- Experience working with Windows Distributed File System (DFS).
- Experience working with Active Directory.
- Experience with Commvault or a similar backup solution.
- Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework.
- Two years of experience with VMware or similar virtualization solutions.
- One year of experience with Ansible Automation.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, NetApp storage devices, networking protocols, PowerShell or Bash, and security best practices.
Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain Linux systems to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and availability.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, and maintain Linux systems and related NetApp storage units.
- Maintain engineering software tools.
- Implement routine system updates and patches and remediate findings and vulnerabilities while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
- Monitor system health and proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
- Develop and maintain scripts and tools for deployment automation and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions.
- Communicate complex technical issues and strategies clearly to management and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead IT projects at the local level.
- Perform other IT duties as required.
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
