Systems Administrator - Linux

$86,000 - $138,000/Yr

Peraton - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

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

About the position

The Systems Administrator for the NiFi project team will be responsible for managing and maintaining Linux systems, ensuring their deployment, patching, and configuration. This role involves monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and creating necessary documentation. The position requires a proactive individual who can work independently while collaborating with the team to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Linux systems deployment
• Systems patching and upgrades
• Software installation and configuration
• IAVA patching and documentation creation and maintenance
• Monitoring and initial troubleshooting of Linux based systems
• Creating POA&M's as necessary

Requirements

• Five (5) years experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree)
• Minimum 2 years of Linux Systems Administration experience administering user accounts, performing server subsystem configuration, network management, installation of software, performing backups, configuration management, and general system maintenance
• DOD 8570 Required
• TS/SCI with polygraph
• IAVAs STE/STN and system patching
• Experience with Elastic Search functionality
• Knowledge of Network Protocols
• Experienced providing customer support
• Understanding of fundamental networking and distributed computing environment concepts
• Linux desktop systems performance tuning and capacity planning of servers (hardware and software levels)
• Ability to write Shell and SALT scripts
• Write and maintain system technical documentation
• A self-starter who can work closely with the team, but require little oversight in completing required SA tasks

Nice-to-haves

• AWS basic knowledge
• Dataflow understanding
• Experience / familiarity with NiFi Security +

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