Linux Systems Administrator

LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE)

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for system administration in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment. 

As the Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system opera-tions.
• Knowledge of working with multiple intercommunicating devices across several sys-tems.
• Will work as part of a team responsible for administration, development and man-agement of servers, and clustered systems operating in unclassified network envi-ronments.
• Develop, analyze, design, and implement modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
• Participate in weekly cross section meetings to plan, advise, and develop opera-tional environment requirements, deployments and adjustments.
• Participate in scheduled testing events with a willingness to take charge with trou-bleshooting across several systems to provide on time delivery of test priorities.
• Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, in-teracting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
• Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts and approving user access.
• Team with software developers to implement new proprietary installations and up-dates while providing Linux troubleshooting assistance as required.
• Experience with a multitude of Linux applications and software: PTP, iRIG, Kickstart, Bash, UDEV, NMCLI, GDM, etc.
• Participate in daily Scrums to coordinate Jira tasks, epics, and sprints.
• Willingness to travel to perform installations and testing.
• Experienced written and verbal communications to correct and draft Standard Op-erating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environ-ment releases.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• A minimum of four to five (4-5) years’ demonstrated experience in system admin-istration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.

• Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.

• Prior development operations/system engineering experience is appreciated; devel-opment lifecycle understanding is favored.

• Network administration experienced appreciated but not required.

• Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly chang-ing job priorities.

• Percentage of travel varies between 10%-25%

• Must meet CWF DoD 8570/8140 criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds 
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time 
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Targeted salary range is between $100,000 to $115,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. Must be eligible to receive a Top Secret clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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