Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Linux Systems Administrator to work closely with a diverse team of engineers and scientist developing and implementing the future space- ground architecture. The Linux Systems Administrator performs high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for a complex network consisting of multiple Linux servers supporting an international group of researchers. The Linux systems administrator coordinates, directs, and performs complex software installations and upgrades to Linux operating systems and layered software packages. The Linux Systems Administrator continually monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance.

The Linux Systems Administrator ensures data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.  The Linux Systems Administrator plans and implements the customer’s vision to modernize the servers and services supporting international researchers’ development activities.  The Linux System Administrator conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating system across a variety of hardware platforms, virtual environments, and cloud computing environments
• Monitoring system performance and ensuring compliance with IT/Security policies and requirements
• Perform routine system backup and implement disaster recovery operations to safeguard data
• Install patches and upgrades to the operating system and installed software to ensure up-to-date protection against vulnerabilities
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Pearl to increase system efficiency and reduce human error
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with other IT staff to design and implement system architecture that implement customer’s vision for the future of the network
• Document system configuration, changes, and processes to maintain an accurate record for reference and compliance purposes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years related experience or Master’s degree and 7 years related NRO acquisition experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certifications (i.e. Security+)
• Demonstrated experience administrating/engineering and management of a complex network of Linux servers (virtual and bare metal)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, harden, and validate compliance across hardware, software, and application layer implementations to satisfy IT/Security requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience managing a large enterprise Red Hat environment
• Demonstrated experience managing Apache and Tomcat Web Services for Red Hat Linux applications
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud environments

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 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.