SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. The UNIX/Linux System Administrator (Level 2) is a core contributor responsible for the hands-on management, maintenance, and optimization of critical on-premises infrastructure. This role focuses on operational stability, execution of projects, automation of routine tasks, and providing reliable support for the organization's Red Hat and virtualized environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only: NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in systems administration, with at least 2 years specifically supporting VMware HPE SimpliVity and production Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

Nice To Haves

Technical Expertise: • Solid proficiency in RHEL/Linux operating systems, including system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Experience with IBM AIX: The candidate should have hands-on experience with IBM AIX, including:
Installing, configuring, and managing AIX operating systems on IBM Power Systems hardware
Performing AIX system administration tasks, such as user management, file system management, and network configuration
Troubleshooting AIX system issues, including error analysis and resolution
Implementing AIX security features, such as access control, authentication, and encryption
Managing AIX storage, including LVM, JFS, and NFS
Utilizing AIX performance monitoring and tuning tools, such as nmon and topas
Experience with AIX-specific commands, such as smitty and smit
Familiarity with AIX virtualization technologies, such as WPARs and LPARs
Strong working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere) and hyperconverged infrastructure.
Demonstrated proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
Experience implementing and managing system monitoring tools.
Familiarity with container concepts (Docker) and basic networking/storage principles.
Soft Skills: • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Desired (Bonus) Qualifications • Experience with advanced configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef).
Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Basic working knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer - RHCE)

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage and maintain the VMware HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure, performing routine tasks to ensure optimal performance and high availability.
Linux Systems Operations: Configure, monitor, and actively troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers and environments. Serve as an escalation point for complex RHEL operational issues.
Virtualization Support: Administer and maintain virtualization solutions using VMware vSphere and HPE SimpliVity platforms.
Automation: Utilize scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) to automate routine system administration and deployment tasks, improving operational efficiency.
System Health Monitoring: Implement, maintain, and respond to alerts from monitoring and logging tools to ensure continuous system performance and proactively address issues.
Backup & Recovery: Execute and manage established backup, restoration, and disaster recovery processes.
Security & Patching: Conduct regular patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation across Linux environments following established security protocols.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with Development, Network, and other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of IT systems.