Linux System Administrator

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

Abacus Solutions Group - Brunswick, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Brunswick, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux System Administrator will be responsible for managing and supporting Linux environments at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. This role involves working within a diverse technical team to provide IT operations and support for training law enforcement professionals across various agencies. Key responsibilities include system installation, configuration, maintenance, and ensuring optimal performance and security of Linux servers.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux environments including RHEL Versions 8 and 9, CentOS, and Ubuntu.
• Create backups for internal and customer systems.
• Design and execute disaster recovery scenarios for enterprise applications.
• Proactively manage and monitor servers' performance, system logs, storage, network activities, and security components.
• Perform Linux Server hardening and firewall configuration in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Utilize scripting languages and automation tools to enhance system administration processes.
• Train and support the next generation of system administrators.
• Perform other job duties as required/assigned.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Experience with security hardening practices and applying STIGs.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices from a system administration perspective.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and scripting languages (Bash, Shell, Perl, Python).
• Proven ability to design and administer systems based on project and client requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Linux Certification such as CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, or LPIC-2 (or greater).