System Administration L2 - TS/SCI Poly required

EMTAK LLC$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 5+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience without a degree
  • Experience in Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux, SLES, Ubuntu)
  • Proficient in OS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Familiar with High-Performance Computing (HPC) architecture and high-speed networking technologies

Responsibilities

  • Support mission operations through system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance
  • Install and configure Linux operating systems and applications
  • Perform system optimizations and file system configurations
  • Troubleshoot OS, application, and network issues
  • Support TCP/IP networking configuration and troubleshooting
  • Develop and maintain Bash scripts for automation and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system stability

Benefits

  • Collaboration with engineering and operations teams
  • Opportunities to work on mission-critical infrastructure
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in high-performance computing
  • Participation in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex issues
  • Room for growth and learning in a dynamic technical environment
Full Job Description
System Administrator L2

We are seeking System Administrators at all experience levels to support mission operations sustainment activities, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support within large-scale Linux environments.

This position is heavily focused on Linux system administration in mission-critical environments supporting high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and operational platforms. Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting abilities and be comfortable supporting systems where each environment may require unique solutions and approaches.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience
    OR
  • Additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Responsibilities
  • Support mission operations sustainment activities including monitoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and applications
  • Perform file system configuration and system optimization
  • Troubleshoot operating system, application, and network-related issues
  • Support TCP/IP networking configuration and troubleshooting
  • Compile, install, and maintain software packages and applications
  • Develop and maintain Bash scripts to support operational efficiency and automation
  • Support enterprise monitoring, alerting, and metrics platforms
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to maintain system stability and performance
  • Participate in root cause analysis and issue resolution efforts

Required Qualifications
  • Strong Linux system administration experience with:
    • RHEL
    • CentOS
    • Rocky Linux
    • SLES
    • Ubuntu
  • Experience with:
    • OS installation and configuration
    • File system management
    • TCP/IP networking
    • Operating system and application troubleshooting
    • Bash scripting
    • Software compilation and installation
  • Understanding of High-Performance Computing (HPC) architecture
  • Knowledge of high-speed networking technologies such as:
    • InfiniBand
    • Slingshot
  • Familiarity with the following tools and technologies:
    • Jira
    • Confluence
    • Grafana
    • Prometheus
    • Nagios
    • Slurm
    • Git
    • Salt
    • Ansible
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently in complex operational environments where systems and solutions may vary significantly

About EMTAK LLC

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Joining EMTAK LLC presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team of professionals dedicated to excellence in innovation and leadership. EMTAK LLC, known for its robust commitment to diversity and professional growth, is actively seeking talented individuals to contribute to and thrive within its dynamic environment.

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