LINUX Systems Administrator

$80,000 - $128,000/Yr

Peraton - Tampa, FL

Full-time

Tampa, FL

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

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator at Peraton will support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3, located at the SOCOM Headquarters in MacDill, AFB Florida. This role involves providing tier two systems support, requiring in-depth technical knowledge of government software and hardware, as well as advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills. The position emphasizes effective communication with both technical and non-technical users, participation in design reviews, and system tests, while contributing to the SIEM mission for U.S. Special Operations.

Responsibilities

• Install operating system software, patches, and upgrades/patches.
• Configure, STIG, optimize, fine-tune, and monitor operating systems and VMs.
• Perform system backups and recovery as needed.
• Conduct server builds.
• Provide Systems Administrator support to systems hosting complex operational databases, software configuration control, and system interfaces.

Requirements

• 5 years experience with BS/BA; 7 years with an Associates; 9 years of experience without a degree.
• Top Secret Clearance or higher required.
• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification.
• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA).
• 5+ years of experience with IT systems and network administration.
• 3+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS.
• 3+ years of experience with network engineering.
• Experience with managing virtual machines, software defined switching, and policy creation using VMware ESXi or vCenter.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to use admin and RDS tools, including ACAS, Security Center, and Splunk.
• Experience with AWS and Azure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $128,000 based on experience and other factors.