CIS

IT Infrastructure and Operations

LinuxSystemsAdministratorSME

$147–199k Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; MacDill AFB, Florida, United States; Springfield, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Linux Systems Administrator SME at CIS. Skills: Linux, Unix, System Performance Monitoring, Security Audits. Provide Tier 2 support for Linux/Unix servers. Perform installations, upgrades, and configuration”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure stability, security, and performance of enterprise Linux systems; Support system availability; Execute operational maintenance; Enable secure implementations; Contribute to sustainment of mission critical infrastructure services; Strengthen resilience, consistency, and operational continuity; Optimize performance and resource utilization

Industry & Context.

IT Infrastructure and Operations
Problems you'll solve

Ability to resolve complex system, network, and service issues

Eligibility Requirements

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance, US Citizenship Required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, US citizenship required, Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements

Nice to Have

10-12+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree

What You'll Do.

Provide Tier 2 support for Linux/Unix servers

Perform installations

Support planning and execution of system upgrades

Conduct routine system maintenance

Implement and maintain security measures

Conduct security audits

and test backup and recovery

Collaborate with engineering teams

Partner with stakeholders

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

Maintain detailed documentation

Support development or refinement of IT policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross training with Engineering; Collaborate with engineering teams; Partner with stakeholders

Communication Scope

communication skills

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