Linux Systems Administrator

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.

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
• 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.
• Support of individual user workstations and associated software.
• 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.

• Minimum two to five (2-5) years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based workstations.
• Well-developed Linux system management skills.
• Experience with hardware 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.
• Demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.

• 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.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Salary: $ - $ (location: Dahlgren, VA)