Linux Systems Administrator

QinetiQ - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

11-50 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of both Linux and Windows-based architectures. This role involves providing operational support for various systems, ensuring security and integrity, and collaborating with other technical teams to integrate applications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications
• Support virtual and physical infrastructure of servers running CentOS in a dev, test, and production configuration
• Develop and maintain environments running in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Maintain the integrity and security of systems by monitoring security feeds and dashboards
• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for applications across a complex computing infrastructure
• Monitor application and operating system performance; analyze, document review and remediate incidents
• Develop and oversee implementation of testing strategies and document the results
• Leverage scripting and system automation tools
• Research and recommend hardware and software, coordinate installation, and provide backup recovery
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and the client to ensure proper integration of applications
• Work with tech team to complete required maintenance and patching, DTOs, File Transfers
• Provide security reports (e.g. Log files, Scans, etc.)

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience with Redhat and/or Centos
• Demonstrated experience with VMWare ESXi infrastructure 6.x + vCenter server
• Demonstrated experience in server builds using automated mechanisms
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible and/or Puppet
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible playbooks for provisioning and configuration management
• Demonstrated experience with building, upgrading and maintaining applications in AWS
• Demonstrated experience with code maintenance using Git, Gitlab, and/or Github
• Demonstrated experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Demonstrated experience with managing Elasticsearch on CentOS
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with other systems administrators and engineers

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Linux System Administrator
• AWS Certification
• ITIL Foundations Certification
• Certifications relating to IT Security (CISSP, GIAC, Security+)

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Commitment to health and well-being
• Opportunities to work with a purpose