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.

As the Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system operations.
• Knowledge of working with multiple intercommunicating devices across several systems.
• Will 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 the system software in order to improve system 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 a 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.
• 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.
• Team with software developers to implement new proprietary installations and updates while providing Linux troubleshooting assistance as required.
• Experience with 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.
• Experienced written and verbal communications to correct and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environment releases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $105,000 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 Requirement: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. Must be eligible to receive a Top Secret clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.