Senior Linux System Administrator

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented LinuxSystem Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD.


You will be part of a dedicated team delivering enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce that supports a wide range of national defense missions. This role directly supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization—the foundation of all Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) for MPO.


Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:


+ Configure and manage Linux and Solaris operating systems and installs/loads operating systems software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

+ Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.

+ Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.

+ Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

+ Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and will remain involved in the resolution process.

+ Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.

+ Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.


Minimum Qualifications:


+ Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; an additional 5 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.

+ 15+ years of experience as a System Administrator or related experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

+ Must be proficient with troubleshooting in a Linux Red Hat environment.

+ Experience with VMWare

+ Demonstrated experience with modern automation/configuration tools such as Splunk, Ansible, vCenter, VMWare tools, TRellix agent, Apache Tomcat, AD, DNS, WSUS, BigFIx, etc

+ IAT I certification (DoD 8140 required within 60 days of starting employment. Acceptable certifications include A+ CE/CCNA-Security/CND/Network+ CE /CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP)


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Experience/familiarization with full lifecycle management of Linux systems, to include provisioning, configuration management and patching.

+ Red Hat Certified System Administration Certification.

+ Experience with NetAPP


Clearance Requirements:


+ Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph


Physical Requirements:


+ The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

+ Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and virtual communication.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.