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 Linux System Administrator to join our team in the Fort Meade, MD / Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, and provides enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. The ideal candidate will possess Linux system administration experience in a Linux environment (Linux, Redhat Linux, CentOS). This role requires 100% on-site support Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Provide support to IT systems including Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Conduct day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain 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 and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and install/load operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• 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. Five (5) years of relevant Systems Administrator experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Comprehensive medical plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Fertility treatment support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life & Disability Insurance.