Bowhead Support Services

Linux Systems Administrator

Bowhead Support Services$120K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
  • Strong Linux system management skills required.
  • Experience with HP and Dell hardware is necessary.
  • Must hold DoD 8570 IAWF criteria or IAT Level II certification upon hire.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing job priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical problem solving and consulting for system operations.
  • Manage and administer servers, workstations, and cluster systems in classified and unclassified networks.
  • Analyze, design, and implement system software modifications for improvement and error correction.
  • Plan new hardware acquisitions and develop operating policies.
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers for computational solutions using servers and workstations.
  • Support user workstations and associated software.
  • Manage application installations, licenses, backups, and user account approvals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic RDT&E environment.
  • Collaborative team setting with scientists and engineers.
  • Exposure to both classified and unclassified systems.
  • Ability to influence hardware and software policies.
  • Engagement with a variety of vendors and external resources.
Full Job Description
Overview

LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE)

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment.

Responsibilities

  • Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
  • Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments.
  • Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
  • Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
  • Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.
  • Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required.
  • 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.


Qualifications

  • A minimum of four to six (4+) years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based workstations.
  • Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
  • Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
  • Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.
  • Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.

Targeted salary range is $120,000 to $130,000 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 REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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