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Linux Systems Administrator

TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group

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Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$80,000 - $90,000
No Traveling
IT - Software
Cedar Rapids, IA (On-Site/Office)

Top Skills' Details

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Ubuntu and RHEL).

• Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability.

• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrade administrative tools and utilities

Description

**Active security clearance required (secret or top secret)**

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux Systems Administrator to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing and maintaining systems running Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our Linux-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Ubuntu and RHEL).

• Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability.

• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.

• Manage system backups and disaster recovery operations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.

• Maintain system security through access controls, firewalls, and regular audits.

• Automate routine tasks using shell scripts or configuration management tools.

• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployment and infrastructure needs

Skills

red hat enterprise linux, ubuntu, system administrator, linux, security clearance, Windows server

Top Skills Details

red hat enterprise linux,ubuntu,system administrator

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications you must have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Must have active Secret Security clearance at start of employment.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

• • 3+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator.

• Strong expertise in Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, etc.).

• Experience with system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix).

• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

§ Medical, dental & vision

§ Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

§ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

§ Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

§ Short and long-term disability

§ Health Spending Account (HSA)

§ Transportation benefits

§ Employee Assistance Program

§ Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)


Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.
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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Secret