Linux Systems Administrator - LLJP00001775

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

* Red Hat Linux
* Scripting experience with either: Python, Bash, or Ansible
* Network administration, Security+

Job Description:

* Must be knowledgeable in Red Hat Enterprise Linux -- Min 7 years of hands on with various Linux. This is a Linux Systems Administration role.
* Scripting experience with either: Python, Bash, or Ansible
* Network administration: managing data center and small network configurations: switches, routers, firewalls, modern software management and monitoring tools, some knowledge of automation technique
* System administration: install, maintain, package, patch business/user applications and Linux-based computer systems

Skills:

* Experience with managing classified IT systems, STIGs, SCAPS, RMF
* Experience and familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
* Experience and familiarity with Ubuntu
* Experience maintaining directory services. (e.g., IDM and some Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, etc.).
* Experience with virtual machines. (e.g., VMWare vSphere, etc.).
* Experience managing system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
* Able to diagnose and perform repairs on faulty system/server hardware.
* Install, update, and troubleshoot systems/servers.
* Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
* Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
* Conduct periodic system maintenance including cleaning (both physically and electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing.
* Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support

Skill Matrix:


Certification

* CompTIA Security+ Certification - Yes

Experience

* Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) - Yes

Networks

* Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S. - 7 years
* Networking experience (routers/switches/firewalls/servers) - 7 years
* Troubleshoot and Resolve Complex Networking Issues - 7 years

Programming

* Scripting Experience: Python, Ansible, TCL or Bash - 7 years

Systems

* Configure and Maintain a Number of Linux Systems Utilizing Scripting Languages and Automation Tools - 7 years
* Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp - 7 years
* Hardware and Software Integration - 7 years
* Redhat Linux Systems Administration - 7 years
* Systems Administration - 7 years
* Ubuntu Systems Administration experience - 3 years

Certification

* Red Hat Linux Certification - Yes

Degree Level

* Bachelor's Degree - Yes



* **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
* This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
* This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
* Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**