LINUX ADMINISTRATOR - DOD SECRET WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Job Title : Linux Administrator - DOD Secret Location: Fairfax, VA Wage Range: 50-53 depending on years of experience and qualifications Job Number: 24-01731 Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Linux Administrator with an active DOD Secret Clearance to work from their Fairfax, VA facility. As an Advanced Systems Administration Specialist, Senior Linux Administrator you'll serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues by conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Your duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users. You'll also be responsible for the day-to-day support of server services by performing server administration for physical and virtual server operating systems and configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware and network related interfaces on servers. You will perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual servers performance using monitoring tools. Senior Linux Administrators are involved with the administration of storage and its associated infrastructure across multiple environments and hardware platforms and they also test systems to ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety and compliance to support the engineering effort. They are part of a team that is involved in planning through implementation of all architecture and design changes involving Linux storage infrastructure, including: upgrades, migrations, resource consolidation, growth forecasting, and system/process optimizations. Additional Responsibilities include installing and STIG'ing systems. These individuals may also be asked to document security on both new and fielded information. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. What you bring to the table: * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience * Solid understanding of LINUX server based operating systems * Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies * Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive processes What sets you apart: * Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task * Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success * Commitment to ongoing professional development What you'll experience: * Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret * A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next * Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. #CJ #Dice #Circa