About the Opportunity
DMI, LLC is seeking a Unix/Linux Administrator to join our team.
As a Unix/Linux Administrator, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems for. Combining your knowledge of RHEL, cloud platforms, Oracle Linux, you will ensure our systems are stable, secure, and performant. Your responsibilities will include end-to-end management of our Linux environment and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, etc.).
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).
- Expertise in shell scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and troubleshooting.
- Experience with version control tools like Git.
- Understanding of system security best practices and tools.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to complete technical projects independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems (RedHat).
- Manage system performance, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure system security by configuring to CIS recommended baselines and applying patches and updates.
- Collaborate with the other operations teams to configure environments and troubleshoot system-related issues.
- Monitor and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues in a timely manner.
- Perform routine system upgrades, patching, and security compliance checks.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support for escalated issues.
- Resolve incidents and tasks as assigned.
- Provide emergency response to critical outages or incidents.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for internal use.
Qualifications
Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:
- Candidate must be able to meet DoD IAT Level 2 Certification requirements (Currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)
- Not required, but desired a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2) and CompTIA Linux+.
Background Requirements: Must possess or be eligible to obtain and complete a Public Trust background investigation and/or a Public Trust clearance.
Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Location: Washington, DC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Onsite support at Headquarters in Washington, DC at least 2 times per week or as needed to meet the needs of the program
Minimum Salary Rate$121,600
Median Salary Rate$152,000
