Linux Systems Administrator IV
Onsite | Reston, VA | 5 Days a Week
Active TS/SCI, CI Poly Clearance Required (Or Willing to Retake Poly)
Summary
Our client provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Their technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. Also, our client takes a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is our client's way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator supporting an Intelligence Community customer, you will be responsible for ensuring systems operate at high availability, troubleshooting and resolving system issues quickly, and handling tickets and calls from the customer. You will work closely with government customers, the contractor Project Lead, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Application Vendor, and Application End Users.
Perform daily system monitoring and monthly patching, resolving system issues using a ticketing system, and troubleshooting application performanceDeploy software patches monthly at the customer location during off-hoursImplement system hardening and security through Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and patchingCollaborate on Oracle database environments on Windows and CentOS serversOccasionally work off-hours on client site if system issues and circumstances warrantCreate or revise documentation, including daily SOPs, Security Test Procedures (STP), System Install Procedures (SIP), System Administration Guide (SAG), System User Manual (SUM), and Interface Control Document (ICD)Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems administration, with at least 3 years as a Linux AdministratorStrong experience with Unix, Linux, and CentOS operating systems, with proficiency in command-line administrationExperience with AWS Cloud Services, including Scalable EC2 instances, IAM User Permissions & Role Management, Serverless Services, Security Groups and Services, CloudWatch, CloudFormation/Terraform, Elasticsearch, EKS, and other cloud toolsExperience with VMwareStrong team collaboration skills and the ability to anticipate problems and take decisive actionPreferred Requirements
Exhibits leadership skillsFamiliarity with Microsoft Windows 2016 or higherExperience with Oracle SQL ServerFamiliarity with Tomcat 8.5 or higherKnowledge of JAVA Open JDK/JRE 11+Experience maintaining applications built on a SQL Server database in an Oracle environmentExperience writing scripts to monitor system services and manage logsExperience writing/editing PowerShell scripts and writing SQL/PLSQL queries for system reports and data modificationsEducation/Certification Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree is required (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)A Security+ OR other active IAT II/III certification is requiredClearance Requirements
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly that has been obtained in the past six years is required. Please note that our client will consider candidates with a poly that is older than six years but must be willing to retake and pass the polygraph test prior to starting this position.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. -------------- About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company. Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Options ApplyApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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