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System Administrator - 2 (RedHat Enterprise Linux installation (RHEL))

Akina, Inc.
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

TS / SCI - Polygraph required

08-6579-SA

Description :

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client / server / storage / network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs / loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

The Level 2 System Administrator (SA) shall possess the following capabilities :

  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client / server / storage / network devices, mobile devices, etc.
  • Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
  • Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
  • Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
  • Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs / loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
  • Linux is a must
  • Maintain and troubleshoot servers running CentOS or RHEL with GOTS and FOSS applications. Review IAVAs for applicability and write POAMs as needed, then execute the POAMs. Applicants should be experienced with customer tools for documenting and managing security compliance. Independent certification required (Security / equivalent or higher).

Required Skills :

  • Eligible for PRIVAC
  • Current Security certification
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux installation (RHEL) : expert level installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Security measures mandated for government systems processing highly sensitive information : experienced in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting
  • Customer specific security status tracking / monitoring / reporting tools : Proficient
  • Desired skills :
  • Ansible
  • Remote system management / maintenance
  • Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) applications on mission-critical systems : installation / troubleshooting / maintenance
  • Splunk, Elastic Search, or other status aggregating tools
  • Virtualization, Containerization (Docker, Kubernettes)
  • Apache Niagara Files (NiFi), HTTP server, Tomcat
  • Centrify / Delinea
  • FreeIPA
  • Remote desktop tools (VNC, X11)au
  • Agency-specific file formats
  • Advanced TCP / IP network principles
  • Qualifications :

    Ten (10) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

    Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

    Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

    Salary Range :

    118k-$212k (Annually)

  • The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
  • Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.  Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary.  Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents.  We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications   Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients.  We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

    We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    www.akina-inc.com / careers

    Salary : $118,000 - $212,000

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