Systems Administrator; Linux - levels - Clearance and Polygraph

Systems Administrator (Linux) – Multiple Levels – CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

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• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph.
• Two (02) years of directly related experience within the last five (05) years is required; additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Six (06) to fifteen (15) years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required, or five (05) additional years of Systems Administration experience on projects with similar processes.
• Security+ Certification.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution; and Tier 2 (Escalation) as needed.
• Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Support day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Escalate issues and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform capacity analysis and planning.
• Troubleshoot IT systems in depth.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback for escalated tickets.
• Support dispatch system and hardware problems.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems, install/load OS software, maintain integrity and configure network components, implement OS enhancements for reliability and performance.

• Combined experience with Unix and Linux.
• Scripting experience (C, Perl, BASH, Python, Bourne Shell).
• AWS or Azure experience.

• Affordable healthcare options – 80% employer‑paid premium + company‑funded HSA.
• Dental insurance – 100% employer‑paid premium.
• Vision insurance – 80% employer‑paid premium.
• Employer‑paid life insurance 100%.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education and professional membership reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
• Annual technology reimbursement (phones, computers, printers, etc.).
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days).

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team‑building events throughout the year.
• Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
• Performance recognition program.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Constellation Technologies is an Equal‑Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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