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Principal Linux System Administrator

DPG Solutions LLC
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2025

US Citizenship is required

An active Top Secret with poly

DoD 8570 IAT2 certificate required, i.e. CompTIA Security



This position will work a “Panama Schedule” for 24/7 shift coverage, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, each team works the same shift (day) for 28 days then switches to the other shift (night) for the next 28 days. 


What You Will Do:

You will be supporting a program in a classified environment as a Principal Linux System Administrator. This Network Operations Centre (NOC) position is responsible for monitoring the Infrastructure Service Provider (ISP) hosting equipment and services consisting of computers (server), networks, storage, and backup & archive, all in a fast-paced environment.


Tasks include monitoring system dashboards for the status of services, creating Incidents in the Incident Management system, assigning Incidents to the appropriate Tier-2/Tier-3 assignment groups, assisting with troubleshooting services to restore Full Mission Capability, and/or coordinating with other service.


Providers when incidents span system 
boundaries.  Additionally, the role entails investigating and rectifying procedural discrepancies as well as identifying areas of process improvement. 



Qualifications You Must Have:



This position must have experience with Ticketing Systems (ServiceNow, HelpNow, Remedy, JIRA, etc.) 


Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience 


Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA , CND 



Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience in Linux
  • Experience with virtual / cloud computing technologies such as Citrix, VMware, Amazon Web Services (AWS) 
  • Experience with Windows 
  • Experience with storage products from Oracle, EMC, Dell, Isilon, NetApp, DDN 
  • Experience in Networking

Why DPG Solutions?
We're a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and innovation. As a member of DPG, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of real-world solutions while developing your leadership and strategic business skills.


Overview of Benefits:

  • Company Funded 401k Profit Sharing Plan - 25% of base pay deposited every pay period - Vested day one of employment
  • All Health Care Benefits and Premiums paid by company and with company HSA contribution
  • Quarterly Equity Share Bonuses
  • 250 hours of PTO with up to 40 hours available to be carried over
  • Biannual Company Sponsored Events for the employees and their families
  • Education Benefits - Cert reimbursement and tuition reimbursement

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