Linux System Administrator with Security Clearance

Linux Systems Administrator
The Pentagon, Washington, DC – (On-Site)
Salary negotiable (Depending on experience)

• Full Time with Benefits

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator (SA) that specializes in working within classified environments supporting agencies with a solid background in the Linux operating systems to help build and deploy technical platforms in high-performance computing environments for the Department of Defense.

Job duties include

• Provide administrative support for the maintenance and documentation of the network
• Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures as required
• Update network configuration changes and equipment inventory as changes occur
• Provide weekly and monthly system status and trouble ticket reports
• Manage the networks in coordination with JS/J6 and Joint Service Provider (JSP)
• Review changes to JSP’s network, assess the impact, and provide recommendations for government approval of any changes necessary to keep the hardware, software and operation aligned to the J6/JSP enterprise-level environment
• Test and validate patches and new software in the lab/testbed
• Attend Configuration Control Boards and Engineering Review Boards with customer for update and release approvals
• Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance
• Provide helpdesk support and IT support to include troubleshooting, assistance, and advice
• Maintain and track the inventory of all hardware and software using in-house inventory system
• Assist with new hardware and software acquisitions, including research and quote generation
• Optimize system operation and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems
• Perform system backups and recovery
• Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity

To qualify, you will need

• DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI
• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus three (3) years of task related experience

• Associates’ degree from a college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus six (6) years task related experience

• Applicable training certificate issued in accordance with guidelines provided by the software vendor (i.e. RHCE, RHCSA) from an accredited training institution plus ten (10) years of task related experience
• Active CompTIA Security+CE Certification or equivalent IAT Level II Certification
• Must have one of the following certifications: o Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) o Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) o Linux Professional Institute (LPL) level 1 (Exam 101) certification.