Senior Linux Systems Administrator

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
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Telework: None

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with twelve (12) years of relevant experience or
• Associates degree with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience or
• High school diploma with twenty (20) years of relevant experience
• Manages the project work as defined by the government.
• Leads medium to large complex projects and major phases of very large projects.
• Provides highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.

Job Description:

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring & problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, etc.
• Configure and manage Linux, and possibly Windows operating systems, installs/loads operating system software and patches to maintain security compliance, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability & performance.
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
• Patching and updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
• Adding / Removing users and setting permissions to meet certain user privileges.
• Working with STIGs and fixing/updating vulnerabilities with STE/STN findings.
• Renew Linux server certificates and applying updates to TLS security versions.
• Working with automation software such as ANSIBLE to streamline updates and patching.
• Updating documentation such as SOPs with problems and solutions for the team's knowledge base on Confluence.

Required Experience:

• Senior level Linux Systems Administration experience
• Experience with VMWARE, vSphere, VCF (VMware Cloud Foundations)
• Server and Hardware maintenance
• Knowledge of patching & updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
• Renew Linux server certificates & applying updates to TLS security versions.

Salary: $190,000 - $210,000 annually

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Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a full time position