Unix/Linux System Administrator Level 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

12d•$95,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Unix/Linux System Administrator (Level 3) is a core contributor responsible for hands-on management, maintenance, and optimization of critical secure on-premises infrastructure. The role focuses on operational stability, project execution, automation of routine tasks, and reliable support for Red Hat and virtualized environments. It maintains multi-user computer systems in coordination with network administrators, supports users, evaluates vendor products, makes hardware and software purchase recommendations, coordinates installations, and provides backup and recovery. Additional duties may include managing administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning performance, installing system-wide software, and allocating storage. The administrator manages VMware HPE SimpliVity infrastructure; configures, monitors, and troubleshoots Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, including escalation support for complex issues; and supports VMware vSphere and HPE SimpliVity virtualization platforms. The role uses scripting and configuration management to automate administration and deployment, monitors system health and responds to alerts, manages backup, restoration, and disaster recovery processes, and performs patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation. It also supports Solaris systems and collaborates with Development, Network, and other IT teams. The position is based at Newport News Shipbuilding. It is full-time on first shift, with occasional or hybrid telework available and travel of 10%–25%. U.S. citizenship is required. The posting states that a Secret clearance is not required to start, but the successful candidate must be able to obtain or currently hold one for secure-systems work. The anticipated base salary range is $95,000–$120,000, with final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. No relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; the posting also lists alternative education and experience equivalencies.
At the general role level, a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience, a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience; the posting lists additional degree-equivalency paths for information technology positions.
Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on systems administration experience, including at least 2 years specifically supporting VMware HPE SimpliVity, production RHEL environments, and production Solaris administration.
Proficiency in RHEL/Linux system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of VMware vSphere and hyperconverged infrastructure.
Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Bash, Python, and Ansible.
Experience implementing and managing system monitoring tools.
Familiarity with Docker concepts and basic networking and storage principles.
Experience administering Solaris, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to obtain or currently hold a Secret clearance for work on secure systems.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced configuration management tools such as Puppet or Chef.
Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Basic working knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration.
Relevant industry certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

Responsibilities

Maintain VMware HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure and perform routine tasks to support performance and high availability.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and environments; act as an escalation point for complex operational issues.
Administer and maintain VMware vSphere and HPE SimpliVity virtualization platforms.
Use scripting and configuration management tools to automate routine system administration and deployment tasks.
Implement and maintain monitoring and logging tools, respond to alerts, and proactively address system issues.
Execute and manage backup, restoration, and disaster recovery processes.
Perform patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation across Linux environments in accordance with established security protocols.
Collaborate with Development, Network, and other IT teams to integrate and operate IT systems.
Administer and support Solaris operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Coordinate with network administrators; interact with users and evaluate vendor products.
Recommend hardware and software purchases, coordinate installations, and provide backup recovery.
Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocating computing resources.
Set up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation, tune performance, install system-wide software, and allocate mass storage space as needed.