Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field with 2-4 years of systems administration experience.
Strong background in Linux systems administration and enterprise infrastructure management.
Experience with collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat.
Proficient in managing user accounts, system configurations, and software updates.
Ability to troubleshoot technical incidents and analyze system performance.
Strong problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification required before starting.
Responsibilities
Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems in mission-critical environments.
Monitor system health and performance to ensure reliability and security.
Support cloud infrastructure initiatives and evolving technical requirements.
Manage enterprise collaboration applications and user access.
Identify and respond to system anomalies and operational incidents.
Coordinate with service providers during outages and support failover activities.
Develop operational procedures and maintain technical documentation.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a high-security environment with a focus on national defense.
Engagement with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure initiatives.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary technical teams.
Potential for career advancement within government IT sectors.
Work in a dynamic environment that supports continuous learning and improvement.
Full Job Description
Linux System Administrator - TS/SCI
Department: Government Customer- Chantilly
Location: Chantilly, VA
ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED. MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SCI ACCESS AND WILLING TO OBTAIN A CI POLYGRAPH.
Job Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems across multiple enterprise environments supporting mission-critical operations and development activities.
Monitor system health, performance, availability, and operational status to ensure reliable and secure system functionality.
Support cloud infrastructure initiatives and evolving customer technical requirements.
Administer and maintain enterprise collaboration applications, including Atlassian Jira, Confluence, RocketChat, and comparable platforms.
Manage user accounts, permissions, application access, and system configurations.
Identify and respond to system anomalies, performance degradation, and operational incidents to support established availability requirements.
Coordinate with enterprise service providers during system outages and support failover activities across availability zones or data centers.
Perform routine system checkouts, software upgrades, security patches, and configuration updates.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and enterprise engineering teams to maintain compliance with applicable security policies and operational requirements.
Investigate technical incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document corrective actions and workarounds.
Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, user guides, and Linux administration scripts.
Coordinate technical communications with end users, support teams, government stakeholders, and program leadership.
Support infrastructure improvements, system optimization, and operational process enhancements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field with 2-4 years of relevant systems administration experience.
Strong Linux systems administration background and knowledge of enterprise infrastructure management practices.
Experience administering, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Linux-based systems.
Familiarity with collaboration and development platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat.
Experience managing user accounts, system configurations, software updates, and access permissions.
Ability to troubleshoot technical incidents, analyze system performance, and implement corrective actions.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and technical documentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification before starting.
Ability to work a Panama shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access and willingness to obtain a polygraph.
Desired Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government IT environments.
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or comparable cloud service providers.
Knowledge of cloud-based architectures and enterprise infrastructure services.
Experience supporting cross-domain architectures or interconnected enterprise environments.
Familiarity with automated system testing, monitoring, and performance management tools.
Experience participating in Engineering Review Boards, configuration management, or change control processes.
Experience supporting high-availability systems and operational incident management.
