Job Title: Linux Administrator

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Linux Engineer to join our Submarine Trainer Development Team supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. You will work with the latest generation Intel-based servers, Linux cluster configurations, and virtualization architectures including Red Hat KVM. You will be responsible for designing, installing, monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting our large-scale System of Systems architecture, building high-fidelity simulation training and analysis products for the US Navy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, install, and integrate submarine training systems.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, system services, application software, and system management tools for Linux systems both natively and within virtual machines.
• Work with the team to monitor and test applications, virtual machines, and containers to identify issues with installation and performance.
• Troubleshoot Information Technology (IT) Systems to diagnose and suggest/implement potential solutions.
• Support physical hardware installation of IT computing equipment and cabling at both local and remote sites.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other related field and 5 years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with bash scripting.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, preferably Red Hat KVM (e.g., Red Hat KVM, VMware, libvirt/virsh).
• Networking knowledge including OSI Network Layers, TCP/IP, and DHCP.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work on-site at Middletown, RI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance.
• Current IAT Level I Certifications (Network, Security, Linux).
• Experience with Cisco switch/router configuration, development, and deployment.
• Experience with System Build Automation Tools (Linux kickstart, Puppet, Windows Deployment Server (WDS)).
• Computer/Electronics Hardware knowledge.
• Intel server configurations.
• Configuration management experience with both centralized and distributed version control systems (e.g., SVN, Git).
• Experience with submarine tactical systems.
• Navy junior officer experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $64.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2025.

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Salary : $50 - $64