Linux Systems Administrator

$68,400 - $143,700/Yr

CACI International - Hampton, VA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hampton, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a cleared, skilled and experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator with expertise in Puppet configuration management to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in integrating, maintaining and optimizing our Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring its stability, security, and scalability. You will also be responsible for leveraging Puppet automation to streamline system provisioning, configuration, and management processes. This position requires a willingness to work onsite at Langley AFB and an active/current TS/SCI security clearance. Applicants with demonstrated experience supporting real-time 24/7/365 support in a shift work environment are highly desired, and shift differential pay is offered. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and related software. You will perform routine system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and performance. Additionally, you will maintain Puppet manifests and modules to automate configuration and deployment tasks, implementing Puppet best practices to ensure efficient and consistent management of infrastructure resources. Your role will also involve performing version control and testing of Puppet code changes, collaborating with other teams to provision and configure Linux servers to meet application and business requirements, and developing and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts and templates to facilitate server deployments. You will be responsible for installing patches according to the Patch Management Plan leveraging Satellite and YUM, responding to and resolving service outages, technical queries, and other system-related issues. Creating and maintaining system documentation, including procedures and configurations, will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will train and assist other team members on Linux and job-related tasks, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and related software.
  • Perform routine system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and performance.
  • Maintain Puppet manifests and modules to automate configuration and deployment tasks.
  • Implement Puppet best practices to ensure efficient and consistent management of infrastructure resources.
  • Perform version control and testing of Puppet code changes.
  • Collaborate with other teams to provision and configure Linux servers to meet application and business requirements.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts and templates to facilitate server deployments.
  • Install patches according to the Patch Management Plan leveraging Satellite and YUM.
  • Respond and resolve service outages, technical queries and other system related issues.
  • Create and maintain system documentation, including procedures and configurations.
  • Train and assist other team members on Linux and job-related tasks.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Minimum of Six (6) years' relevant IT work experience.
  • Security + CE certification or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as a Linux Administrator with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Strong proficiency in Puppet configuration management, including writing/maintaining Puppet manifests and modules.
  • Solid understanding of Linux server virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Minimum of two years' DCGS experience.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, Puppet Certified Professional, Linux Essentials) are a plus.
  • Experience with one or more of the following technologies: YUM, Redhat Satellite, Kickstart, Harbor, Kubernetes.
  • Experience with shift work.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Family support programs
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible time off benefits
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