Exciting Opportunity: Linux Systems Administrator (TS/SCI w FS Poly)
Location: Chantilly, Virginia
$200,000 - $300,000
Are you a skilled Linux Systems Administrator looking for a challenge in a high-stakes environment? Join a dynamic team on a long-term contract supporting the intelligence community, where your expertise will be critical to maintaining the stability, security, and performance of a cutting-edge infrastructure. This role provides the opportunity to work across both Windows and Linux environments, supporting mission-critical applications and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide daily operational support for both Linux and Windows operating systems and applications.
- Manage and maintain virtual and physical infrastructure, including servers running CentOS in development, testing, and production configurations.
- Develop and maintain environments in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Ensure system security by monitoring dashboards and supporting Continuous Monitoring efforts.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of systems and applications.
- Oversee testing strategies, leveraging automation tools like Ansible and Puppet for provisioning, configuration management, and patching.
- Collaborate with fellow administrators, engineers, and clients to ensure smooth integration and operation of applications.
- Troubleshoot complex issues, provide incident analysis, and recommend solutions.
Required Skills:
- Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Extensive experience with RedHat and/or CentOS.
- Proficiency with VMWare ESXi infrastructure (v6.x+), vCenter, host clustering, and replication.
- Experience with Ansible/Puppet for automated server builds and application management.
- Strong experience with AWS, including building, upgrading, and maintaining applications.
- Proficiency with Git, GitLab, or GitHub for code maintenance.
- Experience managing Elasticsearch on CentOS and working with Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Certified Linux System Administrator.
- Knowledge of network engineering fundamentals and design.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, SCCM, MS SQL Server, and PowerShell scripting.
- Familiarity with Syslog applications (Splunk), Hadoop infrastructure, and Cisco network/security devices.
- AWS Certification and ITIL Foundations Certification a plus.
- Certifications like CISSP, GIAC, or Security+ are highly desirable.
Benefits:
- 3 weeks paid time off and 2 weeks of holiday pay.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, and AD&D coverage.
- 401k with up to 4% match, plus end-of-year profit sharing.
If you're passionate about IT security, system administration, and contributing to meaningful work in the intelligence community, this is the perfect role for you! Don't miss the chance to apply your skills in a fast-paced, highly secure environment.