Linux Systems Administrator

Description

Full-time IT role for a cleared Linux systems administrator with Puppet configuration management skills.

You will help integrate, maintain and tune the company's Linux infrastructure so it stays stable, secure and able to scale, using Puppet to automate provisioning, configuration and management.

The company supports critical national missions for its customers.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure and keep Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and their software current.
• Monitor systems, tune performance and troubleshoot to keep them reliable.
• Write and upkeep Puppet manifests and modules that automate configuration and deployment.
• Apply Puppet best practices so infrastructure resources are managed consistently and efficiently.
• Version control and test changes to Puppet code.
• Work with other teams to provision and configure Linux servers for application and business needs.
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code scripts and templates for server deployments.
• Apply patches under the Patch Management Plan using Satellite and YUM.
• Respond to and resolve service outages, technical queries and other system issues.
• Write and maintain system documentation, including procedures and configurations.
• Train and support teammates on Linux and job tasks.

Requirements

• Required: active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Required: bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Required: at least 5 years of relevant IT work experience.
• Required: Security+ CE certification or equivalent.
• Required: proven experience as a Linux administrator focused on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Required: strong Puppet skills, including writing and maintaining manifests and modules.
• Required: solid understanding of Linux server virtualization and containerization, for example VMware and Docker.
• Required: knowledge of scripting for automation, for example Ansible, Bash and Python.
• Required: familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Required: strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Desired: minimum of 2 years of DCGS experience.
• Desired: relevant certifications such as RHCE, Puppet Certified Professional or Linux Essentials are a plus.
• Desired: experience with one or more of YUM, Red Hat Satellite, Kickstart, Harbor or Kubernetes.
• Desired: experience with shift work.

Conditions

Onsite work at Langley AFB is required.

Regular, full-time position.

Travel of up to 10% within the continental US.

Experience supporting real-time 24/7/365 operations in a shift work environment is highly desired.

Base salary range: $75,200-$158,100, which depends on factors such as location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, skills, education and certifications.

Benefits

• Shift differential pay.
• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to learning resources to support career growth.
• Competitive compensation and a broad benefits package covering healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.