Linux System Administrator

Job description

**Linux Systems Administrator** The Pentagon, Washington, DC – (On-Site) Salary negotiable (Depending on experience) - Full Time with Benefits Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator (SA) that specializes in working within classified environments supporting agencies with a solid background in the Linux operating systems to help build and deploy technical platforms in high-performance computing environments for the Department of Defense. **Job duties include:** • Provide administrative support for the maintenance and documentation of the network • Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures as required • Update network configuration changes and equipment inventory as changes occur • Provide weekly and monthly system status and trouble ticket reports • Manage the networks in coordination with JS/J6 and Joint Service Provider (JSP) • Review changes to JSP’s network, assess the impact, and provide recommendations for government approval of any changes necessary to keep the hardware, software and operation aligned to the J6/JSP enterprise-level environment • Test and validate patches and new software in the lab/testbed • Attend Configuration Control Boards and Engineering Review Boards with customer for update and release approvals • Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance • Provide helpdesk support and IT support to include troubleshooting, assistance, and advice • Maintain and track the inventory of all hardware and software using in-house inventory system • Assist with new hardware and software acquisitions, including research and quote generation • Optimize system operation and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning • Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems • Perform system backups and recovery • Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity **To qualify, you will need:** • DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI • Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus three (3) years of task related experience ***OR*** • Associates’ degree from a college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus six (6) years task related experience ***OR*** • Applicable training certificate issued in accordance with guidelines provided by the software vendor (i.e. RHCE, RHCSA) from an accredited training institution plus ten (10) years of task related experience • Active CompTIA Security+CE Certification or equivalent IAT Level II Certification • Must have one of the following certifications: o Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) o Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) o Linux Professional Institute (LPL) level 1 (Exam 101) certification.