Senior Systems Administrator-Linux

Interactive Process Technology LLC • Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator-Linux to support secure, reliable enterprise operations at Wright-Patterson AFB. This position is contingent upon contract award, and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.

The role administers Linux operating systems and supporting software on physical and virtual servers, including account management, system security, patching, performance monitoring, storage, backup, and recovery. The administrator implements applicable STIG requirements, remediates vulnerabilities in coordination with cybersecurity personnel, supports enterprise applications and service-management processes, and maintains configuration and operational documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated proficiency administering Linux operating systems on physical and virtual servers, including installation, configuration, account management, performance troubleshooting, storage, backup, and recovery.
• Experience implementing security hardening and STIG requirements, applying security updates, remediating vulnerabilities, and maintaining supporting compliance documentation.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications through incident, problem, change, and configuration-management processes, including compatibility troubleshooting and clear communication with users and technical stakeholders.
• Maintain current cybersecurity workforce and operating-system certifications applicable to assigned duties, as required by DoDM 8140.03.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems and supporting software on physical and virtual servers.
• Manage Linux accounts, permissions, security hardening, patches, and software updates; implement applicable STIG requirements and remediate identified vulnerabilities in coordination with cybersecurity personnel.
• Monitor system and application availability, resource utilization, and performance; troubleshoot service disruptions, document and escalate incidents, and support root-cause analysis through established service-management processes.
• Manage assigned storage and backup solutions, monitor storage capacity, and perform backup, recovery, and restoration activities to maintain data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Implement approved system upgrades and configuration changes.
• Maintain accurate configuration records, software-version information, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior