Lab Manager /Systems Administrator

Lab Manager /Systems Administrator

Introduction:

Our Arlington, VA based client is looking for a Lab Manager / Systems Administrator to oversee Linux systems and manage the lab environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in system administration, automation, and security compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Linux Systems Administrator overseeing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments across development, lab, and production systems.
• Perform large scale configuration management and deployment across multiple operating systems to support infrastructure.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• Provide ongoing systems administration, technical support, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting services.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and workflows for automation.
• Administer and maintain Splunk Enterprise/Splunk Cloud for system monitoring and security analytics.
• Implement security controls, access management, and audit configurations for systems.
• Develop dashboards and alerts in Splunk for proactive monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage problems across the enterprise.
• Manage project components to deliver services according to objectives.
• Advise on the development of lab standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability
• 5+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator
• 3+ years of experience with Splunk Enterprise administration
• 3+ years of experience with Ansible automation
• Collaborative work across physical locations

Desired Skills:

• Experience with writing technical procedures and SOPs
• Virtualization automation and optimization
• Experience with multiple operating systems (Linux/Unix, Windows, MacOS)

Required Education:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field OR HS Diploma and 7+ years of experience

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II

Notes:

Requires on-site work 2-3 days per week, depending on weekly work requirements.