Junior Linux System Administrator

$80,000 - $128,000/Yr

Peraton - Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Linthicum Heights, MD

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

Peraton is seeking a Junior Linux System Administrator to join their team in the Fort Meade, MD / Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role involves providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, focusing on Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in Linux system administration and will be responsible for managing IT system infrastructure, performing system security assessments, and ensuring the reliability and performance of systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and related processes.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Monitor day-to-day operations and resolve issues for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Support the dispatch system and hardware problems, remaining involved in the resolution process.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Support the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, performing system capacity analysis and planning.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems, installing and loading operating system software, and maintaining network components.
• Install and configure Linux systems, including back-end databases and scripts.

Requirements

• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required, or five years of relevant Systems Administrator experience may be substituted.
• Current/valid DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II is required.
• Familiarity with Linux system administration experience in a Linux environment (Linux, Redhat Linux, CentOS).
• Familiar with patching and updating Linux operating systems.
• Ability to perform back-end IT support, installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux operating systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery.
• A current/valid Linux Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Linux+, GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX), Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Specialist (OCS), or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
• Experience in Linux automation using Ansible.
• Experience in creating and using containers in a Linux environment.
• Experience with scripting in Python, Linux shell.
• Experience with network scripting: Python, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Unix, BASH, C#, C++, SQL.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.