Senior Linux Systems Administrator Job Listing at SAIC in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2414776)

Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Linux Systems Administrator to work closely with a diverse team of engineers and scientist developing and implementing the future space- ground architecture. The Linux Systems Administrator performs high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for a complex network consisting of multiple Linux servers supporting an international group of researchers.  The Linux systems administrator coordinates, directs, and performs complex software installations and upgrades to Linux operating systems and layered software packages.  The Linux Systems Administrator continually monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance. 

 

The Linux Systems Administrator ensures data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.  The Linux Systems Administrator plans and implements the customer's vision to modernize the servers and services supporting international researchers' development activities.  The Linux System Administrator conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

 

Specific responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating system across a variety of hardware platforms, virtual environments, and cloud computing environments
• Monitoring system performance and ensuring compliance with IT/Security policies and requirements
• Perform routine system backup and implement disaster recovery operations to safeguard data
• Install patches and upgrades to the operating system and installed software to ensure up-to-date protection against vulnerabilities
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Pearl to increase system efficiency and reduce human error
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with other IT staff to design and implement system architecture that implement customer's vision for the future of the network
• Document system configuration, changes, and processes to maintain an accurate record for reference and compliance purposes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly
• Bachelor's degree and 9 years related experience or Master's degree and 7 years related NRO acquisition experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certifications (i.e. Security+)
• Demonstrated experience administrating/engineering and management of a complex network of Linux servers (virtual and bare metal)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, harden, and validate compliance across hardware, software, and application layer implementations to satisfy IT/Security requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience managing a large enterprise Red Hat environment
• Demonstrated experience managing Apache and Tomcat Web Services for Red Hat Linux applications
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud environments

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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