Linux Systems Administrator - LLJP00001775

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

• Red Hat Linux
• Scripting experience with either: Python, Bash, or Ansible
• Network administration, Security+

Job Description:

• Must be knowledgeable in Red Hat Enterprise Linux -- Min 7 years of hands on with various Linux. This is a Linux Systems Administration role.
• Scripting experience with either: Python, Bash, or Ansible
• Network administration: managing data center and small network configurations: switches, routers, firewalls, modern software management and monitoring tools, some knowledge of automation technique
• System administration: install, maintain, package, patch business/user applications and Linux-based computer systems

Skills:

• Experience with managing classified IT systems, STIGs, SCAPS, RMF
• Experience and familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Experience and familiarity with Ubuntu
• Experience maintaining directory services. (e.g., IDM and some Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, etc.).
• Experience with virtual machines. (e.g., VMWare vSphere, etc.).
• Experience managing system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
• Able to diagnose and perform repairs on faulty system/server hardware.
• Install, update, and troubleshoot systems/servers.
• Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
• Conduct periodic system maintenance including cleaning (both physically and electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing.
• Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support

Skill Matrix:

Certification

• CompTIA Security+ Certification – Yes

Experience

• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) – Yes

Networks

• Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S. – 7 years
• Networking experience (routers/switches/firewalls/servers) – 7 years
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Complex Networking Issues – 7 years

Programming

• Scripting Experience: Python, Ansible, TCL or Bash – 7 years

Systems

• Configure and Maintain a Number of Linux Systems Utilizing Scripting Languages and Automation Tools – 7 years
• Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp – 7 years
• Hardware and Software Integration – 7 years
• Redhat Linux Systems Administration – 7 years
• Systems Administration – 7 years
• Ubuntu Systems Administration experience – 3 years

Certification

• Red Hat Linux Certification – Yes

Degree Level

• Bachelor's Degree – Yes

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**