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Linux System Administrator Level III
Duration: 12-18 Months
Location: Alexandria, VA (2-3 days hybrid)
Job Description:
This is a hybrid position that requires 2-3 days per week in the office located at the prime contractor s site in Alexandria, VA. Primarily responsible for hands-on system administration and implementation of technical configurations consistent with the end-to-end programmatic and technical objectives to achieve a technical roadmap that meets future capability needs while being responsive to current customer mission requirements and challenges. As the on-site system administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining the operational availability of TENA, performing software upgrades, and resolving system issues. You will work on a team comprised of system engineers, software developers, and help desk technicians.
Specific responsibilities will include the following:
Study, design, and recommend architecture changes to improve the system, respond to security vulnerabilities, respond to user requests, or to address new technologies
Obtain and maintain an understanding of applicable commercial technologies and changes in technology; translate this knowledge into optimization/changes to system capabilities, reliability, and maintainability
Perform hands-on system administration tasks alongside the developer teams to assist with removing roadblocks and maintain the availability and operations of the system
Adhere to DevSecOps principles as they apply to the Government and Prime contractor systems engineering plan and processes.
Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and help desk tickets
Contribute to contract deliverables to include the system administration manual/processes, system architecture, test processes and procedures, and transition plan
Perform system administrator tasks to keep the system updated, secured, and available
Track and manage tasks related to system administration functions
Proactively communicate with the prime contractor and government teams to communicate system architecture, recommend changes, provide analysis of changes and determine impacts to the system
Manage system maintenance and maintain security posture while minimizing system downtime
Participate in weekly status and technical meetings
Hands-on expertise in performing the following administration functions:
Linux server administration
RSA configuration
Networking
Mid-level scripting
Experience with Apache, Bitbucket, and MAC OS
Experience with cloud architectures and technologies
Excellent in-person and written communication to include providing executive-level summaries of technical descriptions, recommendations, and issues
Forward-leaning approach to problem-solving and proactive management of tasking
At least 7 years experience in system administration, Linux system administration preferred
Must possess a SECRET clearance or higher clearance
