Linux Systems Administrator (2024-0035)

Acclaim Technical Services - McLean, VA

Full-time

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and supporting a moderately sized customer network primarily composed of Linux systems, with some Windows systems. This role involves working within the Sustainment and Maintenance IT team to deliver innovative IT solutions and ensure the smooth operation of computing and network configurations. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and offers opportunities for independent and collaborative work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing frequent data transfers from external media onto the network
• Updating virus definitions weekly on data transfer systems
• Updating standalone systems operating system and software
• Responding to day-to-day trouble tickets, including diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and account issues
• Installing, configuring, updating and removing system hardware (servers, workstations, graphics cards, transceivers, network interface cards)
• Installing, configuring, and updating system and application software
• Building, configuring, and deploying Linux and Windows systems, including multi-monitor installations
• Creating and managing user/group accounts in Active Directory
• Implementing up-to-date system policies and procedures
• Utilizing Git and Puppet to perform automatic build configuration of Linux systems
• Utilizing SCCM to perform automatic software installation on Windows systems.

Requirements

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Experience building, configuring, and deploying Linux and Windows systems, including multi-monitor installations.