Linux System Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Linux Systems Administrator

The Pentagon, Washington, DC – (On-Site)

Salary negotiable (Depending on experience) - Full Time with Benefits

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator (SA) that specializes in working within classified environments supporting agencies with a solid background in the Linux operating systems to help build and deploy technical platforms in high-performance computing environments for the Department of Defense.

Job duties include: 

• Provide administrative support for the maintenance and documentation of the network

• Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures as required

• Update network configuration changes and equipment inventory as changes occur

• Provide weekly and monthly system status and trouble ticket reports

• Manage the networks in coordination with JS/J6 and Joint Service Provider (JSP)

• Review changes to JSP’s network, assess the impact, and provide recommendations for government approval of any changes necessary to keep the hardware, software and operation aligned to the J6/JSP enterprise-level environment

• Test and validate patches and new software in the lab/testbed

• Attend Configuration Control Boards and Engineering Review Boards with customer for update and release approvals

• Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance

• Provide helpdesk support and IT support to include troubleshooting, assistance, and advice

• Maintain and track the inventory of all hardware and software using in-house inventory system

• Assist with new hardware and software acquisitions, including research and quote generation

• Optimize system operation and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning

• Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems

• Perform system backups and recovery

• Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity

To qualify, you will need:

• DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus three (3) years of task related experience

OR

• Associates’ degree from a college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus six (6) years task related experience

OR

• Applicable training certificate issued in accordance with guidelines provided by the software vendor (i.e. RHCE, RHCSA) from an accredited training institution plus ten (10) years of task related experience

• Active CompTIA Security+CE Certification or equivalent IAT Level II Certification

• Must have one of the following certifications:

o Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

o Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

o Linux Professional Institute (LPL) level 1 (Exam 101) certification.

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