Linux System Administrator

Drawbridge - Chantilly, VA, United States

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ PolyThere are multiple locations for this position throughout Virginia.Job Overview:

Seeking a skilled and experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join our client's team in a high-security environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, ensuring their stability, security, and performance. This role requires a hands-on approach to systems administration, with a focus on optimizing system operations, automating tasks, and supporting a range of mission-critical applications.Key Responsibilities:System Administration:

Perform day-to-day management of Linux servers, including installation, configuration, patching, and monitoring to ensure optimal system performance and availability.Security Management:

Implement and maintain security best practices across all Linux systems, including access control, encryption, and compliance with relevant security policies and standards.Automation & Scripting:

Develop and maintain scripts using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages to automate routine tasks, improve system efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot problems to ensure minimal downtime and disruption to critical services.User & Access Management:

Manage user accounts, permissions, and roles in a secure environment, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data and systems.Backup & Recovery:

Implement and manage backup and recovery processes, ensuring data integrity and availability in case of system failure or data loss.Networking & Security:

Configure and manage network services, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, to secure and optimize network traffic.Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes to ensure clarity and continuity in system management.Qualifications:System & Network Security:

Strong understanding of security principles, including access controls, encryption, and secure network configurations.Automation Skills:

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl to automate system administration tasks.System Monitoring & Performance Tuning:

Experience with system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix) and techniques for optimizing system performance.Backup & Recovery:

Knowledge of backup tools and best practices for data recovery in Linux environments.Networking:

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, routing, VPNs, and firewall management.Problem-Solving:

Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues efficiently.Documentation:

Strong documentation skills to record system configurations, procedures, and changes.Preferred Skills:Virtualization:

Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker) to manage virtualized Linux environments.Configuration Management:

Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible) to automate system configuration and deployment.Cloud Services:

Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud deployments in a secure setting.Compensation:

$100,000 - $200,000Posted:

Friday, August 16, 2024Job #:

815

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