Linux Systems Administrator

Overview

Linux Systems Administrator (RDTE) Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for system administration in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment.

• Provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system operations.
• Work with multiple intercommunicating devices across several systems.
• Work as part of a team responsible for administration, development and management of servers, and clustered systems operating in unclassified network environments.
• Develop, analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
• Participate in weekly cross-section meetings to plan, advise, and develop operational environment requirements, deployments and adjustments.
• Participate in scheduled testing events with willingness to take charge with troubleshooting across several systems to provide on time delivery of test priorities.
• Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
• Provide support for application installation, license management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files.
• Assist users in applying for accounts and approving user access.
• Work with software developers to implement new proprietary installations and updates while providing Linux troubleshooting assistance as required.
• Use a multitude of Linux applications and software: PTP, iRIG, Kickstart, Bash, UDEV, NMCLI, GDM, etc.
• Participate in daily Scrums to coordinate Jira tasks, epics, and sprints.
• Willingness to travel to perform installations and testing.
• Provide written and verbal communications to correct and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environment releases.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of four to five (4-5) years of demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and workstations.
• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Well-developed Linux system management skills.
• Experience with hardware HP and Dell systems.
• Prior development operations/system engineering experience appreciated; development lifecycle understanding favored.
• Network administration experience appreciated but not required.
• Demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.
• Percentage of travel varies between 10%-25%.
• Must meet CWF DoD 8570/8140 criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.

Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds; stand and walk for prolonged periods and twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level and be eligible to receive a Top Secret clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.