Linux System Administrator

$60,400 - $137,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Chantilly, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux System Administrator will play a crucial role in maintaining mission-critical operations systems for the intelligence community. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in Linux systems and strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and solve complex problems. The administrator will be responsible for hands-on support, system engineering, and administration of various tools and environments, ensuring compliance with security standards and optimizing system performance.

Responsibilities

• Install and administer Oracle's PeopleSoft applications and updates.
• Identify and implement application and server level patches.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance.
• Design, document, and implement system configurations.
• Work collaboratively with cloud engineers, application developers, and security analysts in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Support new design or architecture tasking as part of system development efforts as requested.
• Administer and service accounts.
• Ensure products and systems comply with requirements and government information assurance, as well as cyber security standards and practices through formal verification methods.
• Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
• Develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Linux operating systems
• Experience with Linux server administration
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice-to-haves

• Experience administering PeopleSoft or comparable Oracle products
• Experience with AWS Cloud
• Experience working with RHEL or CentOS
• Experience with BASH, JSON, or Python scripting
• Knowledge of Ansible Playbooks
• Linux Certifications
• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program