Linux System Administrator - Secret Clearance preferred (On-Site) SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $10,000

$114,750 - $155,250/Yr

General Dynamics - Oakton, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Oakton, VA

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Linux System Administrator will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the functionality and efficiency of computer systems, primarily focusing on Linux environments. This position involves ensuring the integrity and security of servers, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with various teams to support the organization's mission of national safety and security. The role requires a strong background in Linux system administration, particularly with Red Hat, and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the functionality and efficiency of computers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintain the integrity and security of servers and systems.
• Serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues.
• Make recommendations for hardware and software purchases.
• Collaborate with program teams including Operations, Software Development, QA, and Security.
• Interact with third-party technology vendors.
• Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies.
• Install new software, troubleshoot issues, grant permissions to applications, and train users.
• Perform server administration for server operating systems.
• Administer physical and virtualized servers.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual hardware.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network-related interfaces on servers.
• Perform OS and vendor software patching on servers.
• Monitor physical and virtual server performance using monitoring tools.

Requirements

• Experience with installation, configuration, and management of Linux systems (Red Hat experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related specialized area or field is required, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Ansible for configuration management and application deployment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting packages (e.g., Nagios, Grafana, and Prometheus).
• Experience with at least one scripting language such as Bash or Python.
• Knowledge of networks, VLANs, firewalls, load balancers, and addressing schemes.
• Familiarity with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).
• Experience with Storage Area Networks and clustered file systems.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation and holidays