**JOB SUMMARY** In this role, you will analyze existing systems and maintain, define, design, develop, and implement moderately complex technical products and systems. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:** + Analyze system architecture and develop solutions to issues within the constraints imposed by the limitations of the current hardware + Participate in gathering functional and performative requirements for all business-related matters, products, and services that are associated with federal customers and GSI Service Group + Manage Linux systems hosted on both bare metal hardware and virtual machines, including the applications, processes, and services that the system supports or may support in the future + Design and implement solutions on systems that host both new and legacy technology in accordance with current regulation and mission requirements + Review system logs and identify potential issues + Monitor the day-to-day operational status of all applications as defined by the mission requirements + Install government-provided software patches and updates to managed systems + Install and configure new systems and platforms + Perform security management functions in accordance with reports generated both internally and by federal organizations + Discuss alternative solutions when current software or application implementation does not fully meet mission criteria, causes system instability, or poorly manages resource allocation + Familiar with POAMs, STIG Checklist, government processes and procedures + Respond to security incidents promptly and with purpose + Communicate effectively with users, customers, team members, other IT professionals, and management. + Be responsible, autonomous, and seeking to improve your own level of knowledge + Investigate current security concerns and exploits within the IT and software development communities **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience + 1+ years of experience in System Administration or a related field + Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL database management is preferred + Experience with a variety of administrative tools and technologies, + Strong understanding of security principles, vulnerability analysis, and permission control + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills + Strong communication and interpersonal skills + Experience with administration of Linux servers inclusive of applications, processes the system supports. + DoD 8570 IAT II compliant (Security+ certified preferred, etc.) + Ability to obtain and maintain a T3/T5 security clearance