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

$101,566 - $135,000/Yr

General Dynamics - Oakton, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Oakton, VA

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Linux System Administrator role is a full-time position focused on managing the functionality and efficiency of systems running on Linux operating systems, particularly Red Hat. The position requires a strong background in Linux system administration, networking, and troubleshooting, with responsibilities that include maintaining server integrity, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring system security. The role is on-site in Oakton, VA, and requires a Secret security clearance, which the company will sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Manage the functionality and efficiency of a group 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, 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

• 5+ years of related experience in Linux system administration and networking.
• Experience with installation, configuration, and management of Linux systems, preferably Red Hat.
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related field, or a Master's degree with relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Ansible for configuration management and application deployment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting packages (e.g., Nagios, Grafana, 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