Job Title: Advanced Systems Administration Specialist
Job Location: Fairfax VA 22033
Onsite Requirements:
Linux systems administration
Scripting experience
Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
Job Description:
As an Advanced Systems Administration Specialist, Senior Linux Administrator you'll serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues by conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies.
Your duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users.
You'll also be responsible for the day-to-day support of server services by performing server administration for physical and virtual server operating systems and configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware and network related interfaces on servers.
You will perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual server's performance using monitoring tools.
What you'll experience:
Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
What you bring to the table:
A bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience
Solid understanding of LINUX server based operating systems
Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive processes
What sets you apart:
Creative thinking with the ability to multi-taskGenre
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Key Responsibilities:
Senior Linux Administrators are involved with the administration of storage and its associated infrastructure across multiple environments and hardware platforms, and they also test systems to ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety and compliance to support the engineering effort.
They are part of a team that is involved in planning through implementation of all architecture and design changes involving Linux storage infrastructure, including: upgrades migrations, resource consolidation, growth forecasting, and system/process optimizations.
Additional Responsibilities include installing and STIG'ing systems. These individuals may also be asked to document security on both new and fielded information.
**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership in this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**