Linux Systems Administrator NEW

$135,000 - $216,000/Yr

Peraton - Indian Head, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Indian Head, MD

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator at Peraton will play a crucial role in maintaining and advancing mission-critical applications that support Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and intelligence operations. This position involves designing, developing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the reliability and security of systems integral to national defense intelligence operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize build and deployment pipelines, integrating tools and automating processes.
• Write and modify Jenkins-based groovy scripts, update CloudFormation scripts, and automate workflows for deployment and variance corrections.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues in AWS environments (Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, ElasticSearch), debug integration problems, and resolve connectivity issues between API servers and databases.
• Integrate DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, and Artifactory into the pipeline.
• Partner with development teams to onboard new microservices, ensuring smooth deployment and troubleshooting as needed.
• Monitor AWS services, develop monitoring scripts, and ensure the architecture remains resilient and secure.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.
• A Bachelor's degree relevant to the position with 8 or more years of relevant experience, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with systems administration, including Linux or CentOS.
• Ability to work in a team environment and anticipate problems, taking decisive action.
• Experience maintaining applications built on a PostgreSQL or Oracle database.
• Experience writing scripts to monitor system services, resources, and data mine logs.
• Proficiency in writing SQL and PL/SQL to generate system data reports and modify data as necessary.
• Experience with Keytool and OpenSSL, and familiarity with troubleshooting Java & Oracle applications.
• XML proficiency.
• DoD 8570 Compliant holding current IAT level II baseline certification (Security+ CE, GICSP, SSCP, etc.).
• Experience maintaining systems in cloud environments and working with Firewalls and AWS Security Groups.

Nice-to-haves

• Linux+ certification
• Current RHCSA/RHCE certification
• Current CI polygraph
• Microsoft MCSA
• VMware Certified Professional
• Knowledge of SQL Servers.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan.
• Comprehensive medical plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Fertility treatment support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life & disability insurance.