Linux Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Overview LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE) Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment. Responsibilities
* Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
* Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments.
* Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
* Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
* Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.
* Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required.
* Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts, and approving user access. Qualifications
* A minimum of four to six (4+) years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based workstations.
* Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
* Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
* Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.
* Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities. Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 annually based on qualifications and experience. Physical Demands:
* Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds
* Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
* Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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