Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is hiring a Linux System Administrator to be located in Pensacola, FL. The successful candidate will be the primary technical resource for Windows Systems Administration. This position requires the ability to assist with the architectural, engineering, administration of Linux infrastructure, as well as participate in the change process and incident response processes.

The Linux System Administrator will require:

• Management tasking includes but is not limited to troubleshooting, metrics collection, maintenance support, and the timely entry of communication and tasking into the ticket management tool ITSM (Remedy).
• Maintain the patch repository.
• Work on duties that include designing new windows server and desktop solutions, installing software, troubleshooting, and training techs and users, as needed.
• Resolve difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms.
• Help automate configuration of systems to specifications.
• Review/advise on acquisition of hardware, software, needed to support the mission.
• Perform a variety of routine and non-routine tasks associated with Cyber/Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) support in accordance with National and Department of Defense (DoD) standards to include the Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) / Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies, security needs, and user functional requirements.
• Interact with the engineering management team and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Qualifications

Required experience and education:

• Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Required skills:

• Network & Systems Administrator experience.
• VMWare experience.
• Hardware knowledge.
• RedHat Linux Administrative experience.
• Help desk experience.

Certifications:

• Must have an active Security+ certification.
• Must be able to obtain an Linux+ certification within 6 months of hire date.

Clearance required:

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired experience:

• Windows Administration/SCCM experience 
• Networking / CCNA 
• Vulnerability Scanning/Patching (IAVMs) 
• McAfee ePO experience a plus 
• VMware experience.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.