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Linux System Administrator with Security Clearance

MANTECHLaurel, MD🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers significant career growth in a critical national defense sector, allowing you to hone your Linux and security skills while contributing to vital enterprise infrastructure. You'll thrive here if you're a motivated mid-senior Linux administrator with security clearance who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and collaborating within a dedicated team. Apply now to join MANTECH and make a tangible impact!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeEmployee
Work modeHybrid
LocationLaurel, MD, United States
SplunkAnsibleVMwareLinuxNetwork Administration

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux System Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD. You will be part of a dedicated team delivering enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce that supports a wide range of national defense missions. This role directly supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization-the foundation of all Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) for MPO. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Configure and manage Linux operating systems. Installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
  • Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
  • Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
  • Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and will remain involved in the resolution process.
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • 20 years' experience as an Systems Administrator/Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Administration/Engineering efforts is required.
  • Must be proficient with troubleshooting in a Linux Red Hat environment.
  • Experience with VMWare
  • Demonstrated experience with modern automation/configuration tools such as Splunk or Ansible
  • IAT I certification (DoD 8140 required within 60 days of starting employment. Acceptable certifications include A+ CE/CCNA-Security/CND/Network+ CE /CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP) Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience/familiarization with full lifecycle management of Linux systems, to include provisioning, configuration management and patching.
  • Red Hat Certified System Administration Certification.
  • Experience with NetAPP Clearance Requirements:
  • Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Physical Requirements:
  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and virtual communication.

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