Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Overview LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE) Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for system administration in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment. Responsibilities As the Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for: * Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system opera-tions. * Knowledge of working with multiple intercommunicating devices across several sys-tems. * Will work as part of a team responsible for administration, development and man-agement of servers, and clustered systems operating in unclassified network envi-ronments. * Develop, analyze, design, and implement modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs. * Participate in weekly cross section meetings to plan, advise, and develop opera-tional environment requirements, deployments and adjustments. * Participate in scheduled testing events with a willingness to take charge with trou-bleshooting across several systems to provide on time delivery of test priorities. * Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, in-teracting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization. * Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts and approving user access. * Team with software developers to implement new proprietary installations and up-dates while providing Linux troubleshooting assistance as required. * Experience with a multitude of Linux applications and software: PTP, iRIG, Kickstart, Bash, UDEV, NMCLI, GDM, etc. * Participate in daily Scrums to coordinate Jira tasks, epics, and sprints. * Willingness to travel to perform installations and testing. * Experienced written and verbal communications to correct and draft Standard Op-erating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environ-ment releases. * Other Duties as assigned. Qualifications * A minimum of four to five (4-5) years' demonstrated experience in system admin-istration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.
* High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. * Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
* Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
* Prior development operations/system engineering experience is appreciated; devel-opment lifecycle understanding is favored.
* Network administration experienced appreciated but not required.
* Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly chang-ing job priorities.
* Percentage of travel varies between 10%-25%
* Must meet CWF DoD 8570/8140 criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire. Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 annually based on qualifications and experience. Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time * Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. Must be eligible to receive a Top Secret clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract. #LI-JR1