Linux System Administrator - Senior

Dine Development Corporation - Remote, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote, OR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

DDC-IT Services is seeking a Junior Linux System Administrator to manage and maintain Linux operating systems across various environments. This remote role involves providing technical oversight, ensuring system performance, and supporting secure remote access utilities. The position requires proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of systems, as well as compliance with DoD specifications and policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux OSs running on multiple flavors/versions.
• Manage and maintain currently supported and subsequent Linux OS on physical and virtual OEs.
• Install, configure, administer, and support secure remote access utilities and applications.
• Troubleshoot Linux OEs and associated components such as the OS, file system, and hardware issues.
• Configure and sustain OEs aligning with DoD-provided requirements/engineering specifications.
• Provide 8x5 and on-call support to resolve OE and/or application outages and performance degradations.
• Proactively monitor OEs using enterprise systems management toolsets.
• Monitor system performance to identify and correct performance issues.
• Manage clustering at the OS level, leveraging clustering software and packages.
• Monitor, manage, administer and troubleshoot Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Perform Kernel and File System tuning for optimum performance.
• Utilize shell and utility scripting to optimize and automate system administration tasks.
• Provide technical support for disaster recovery efforts.
• Perform hardware and software technology refreshes.
• Manage all tickets in accordance with DoD policies and any MP SLAs.
• Attend meetings, participate in conference calls, and respond to email/ticket requests.
• Perform backup/recovery functions for Linux OEs.
• Provide reports on backup compliance, security compliance, and incident management.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret - T5/T5R.
• Minimum of 5+ years relevant Linux System Administration experience.
• At least ONE of the IAT level I certifications (A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE or SSCP).