Linux Systems Administrator/ Principal Linux Systems Administrator (AHT)

Description

The company is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator or Principal Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and improve Linux systems and infrastructure for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH.

NASIC produces all-source intelligence on present and future air, air defense, cyber, space and ballistic missile threats, which supports military operations, force modernization and policy decisions.

The role needs strong technical skills to keep the operating environment highly available, secure and intact, plus clear communication and problem solving with internal and external stakeholders.

The requisition may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications.

Requisition code: CWI2026

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Linux systems and infrastructure supporting the NASIC mission.
• Ensure the operating environment stays available, secure and intact.

Requirements

• Hold an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access from the Department of Defense.
• Hold IAT Level II certification, such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+) or Security+.
• Systems Administrator level: one of the following: a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience in place of a degree, a bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field with 0 years of related experience.
• Principal Systems Administrator level: one of the following: a high school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience in place of a degree, a bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field plus 3 years of related experience.
• Minimum of three years administering Linux operating systems such as RHEL, CentOS or Rocky Linux.
• Show strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: experience with network administration and related infrastructure.
• Preferred: scripting experience with tools such as Python, Perl, Bash or PowerShell.
• Preferred: hardware installation and maintenance, including firmware upgrades.
• Preferred: enterprise backup and restore, storage area networks (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS).
• Preferred: experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Preferred: experience with DevOps architecture tools such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Harbor, Docker and GitLab.

Conditions

Clearance is required before you can start.

Help with relocating may be possible.

Roughly 10% of your time involves travel.

The role is based in Dayton, OH, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Primary level base pay ranges from $75,800.00 to $113,800.00, and secondary level base pay ranges from $94,200.00 to $141,200.00.

These ranges are a general guide. Final base offers depend on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.