Senior Linux Network Administrator Huntsville, AL

Senior Linux Network Administrator

ASRC Federal Holding Company, Huntsville, AL – a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health, and defense. ASRC Federal is an Alaska Native owned corporation dedicated to securing an enduring future for its shareholders.

Position Overview:

Senior Level Linux Network Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense Data Center (MDDC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

• Responsible for design, installation, configuration, administration, operation, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of classified and unclassified MDDC Program systems and networks and associated equipment, devices, and software in accordance with applicable MDA and DoD guidance, instructions, procedures, and processes.
• Ensures IT systems are fully functional for all operational and support activities hosted and serviced by the MDDC Program.
• Provides essential Linux system administration support for hardware in support of the MDDC Program for classified and unclassified systems.
• Works with vendors in support of current Linux based software installations and maintains systems in compliance.
• Collaborates closely with Program Management, Information Assurance, software development, analysis groups, and end-users to understand and implement requirements necessary to MDDC Program operations and activities.
• Provides guidance and support with technical expertise, instruction, and advice in relation to MDDC Program IT processes and operations based on applicable MDA and DoD security provisions, technical guidance, and documented instructions to meet all MDA and customer goals.
• Anticipates IT related issues and implements proactive preventive measures.
• Develops, sustains, and updates documentation for Information Technology processes and procedures. Performs regular and on-demand system backups and recoveries.
• Maintains IT databases and performs light programming tasks related to system administration needs.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new and emerging IT systems technologies to advance and support MDDC Program requirements.
• Leads, trains, and supports the work of other junior staff engaged in system administration functions.
• Assists with Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Property (GFE/GFP) contract hardware/software maintenance, repairs, and processes.
• Maintains inventory and organization of different types of software and hardware resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other technical discipline.
• Fifteen (15) years or more of experience. An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification required.
• IA certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 8570.01M required.
• Must have a current, active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required).
• Working knowledge of a wide range of datacenter technologies including Linux Administration, LAN and WAN, network protocols (TCP/IP, WINS, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, SMB, etc.).
• Proficient in RHEL and CentOS.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and solid data entry skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and operate in a dynamic enterprise environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to provide examples of being proactive and taking initiative in carrying out daily responsibilities.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the customer base and provide excellent customer responsiveness.
• Knowledge of MDA Test Activities (Preferred).

Competitive pay and benefits packages including health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, paid time off (including PTO and holidays), and other paid leave required by law.

ASRC Federal and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

• Job Family:
  Information Technology
• Job Function:
  Network Engineering
• Pay Type:
  
  Salary