System Administrator (Linux)

Themis Insight

• $80K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with a Polygraph required
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar programs
  • 2 years of experience with Service Management (ITSM)
  • Proficiency in Linux, patching, AWS, GitLab/GitHub, and Terraform

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
  • Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
  • Assist users in accessing and utilizing IT systems
  • Perform account management and configuration management
  • Conduct periodic vulnerability scans of systems
  • Optimize system operations and perform capacity analysis

Benefits

  • 100% paid health, dental, and vision premiums
  • 6% 401k contribution from the company
  • 11 standard holidays and 25 days of PTO
  • Career counseling and individualized development plans
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires
Full Job Description
System Administrator (Linux) to work in the Ft. Meade, MD vicinity. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Description:

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

The Level 1 System Administrator shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Perform account management, e.g. establishing, activating, modifying, disabling, and removing accounts.
  • Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
  • Perform periodic vulnerability scans of systems
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
  • Implement IAVA security patches and insure patch status is recorded in appropriate systems of record.
  • Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Two (2) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
  • Linux
  • Patching (STE/STN)
  • AWS
  • GitLab/GitHub
  • Terraform

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
  • VMware
  • Confluence
  • Scripting

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

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