What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Administrator position at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group?
Job Details
Description
Teksystems seeks a Linux Administrator to join our growing team in Dahlgren, VA. Working as part of a team, administer and manage servers and end-user workstations in both unclassified and classified network environments on a Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program.
Essential responsibilities of the Linux Administrator include, but are not limited to:
Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting relative to system operations
Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.g. Kickstart/Ansible)
Use cryptographic experience to set up public key infrastructure (PKI) to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption
DISA STIG implementation and work within Configuration-Managed Environments
Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors
Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization
Work closely with engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems
Support application installation, license management, software tracking / distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files
Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation
Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services
Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes
Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services
Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication
Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration
Configure static routes, packet filtering, and network address translation
Set kernel runtime parameters
Produce and deliver reports on system utilization
Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks
Configuring system logging, including remote logging
Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH and NTP
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in King George,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Teksystems seeks a Linux Administrator to join our growing team in Dahlgren, VA. Working as part of a team, administer and manage servers and end-user workstations in both unclassified and classified network environments on a Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program.
Essential responsibilities of the Linux Administrator include, but are not limited to:
Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting relative to system operations
Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.g. Kickstart/Ansible)
Use cryptographic experience to set up public key infrastructure (PKI) to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption
DISA STIG implementation and work within Configuration-Managed Environments
Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors
Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization
Work closely with engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems
Support application installation, license management, software tracking / distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files
Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation
Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services
Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes
Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services
Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication
Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration
Configure static routes, packet filtering, and network address translation
Set kernel runtime parameters
Produce and deliver reports on system utilization
Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks
Configuring system logging, including remote logging
Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH and NTP
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in King George,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $55 - $65
