Job Description
Description
Position Description:
SAIC is seeking a Linux Administrator to support a large federal government agency. Employee will perform on-site, at a secure government location Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional off-hour, weekend and holiday support may be required during scheduled and un-scheduled events.
Note: this job is
temporarily remote due to COVID-19.
Description of Duties:
- Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstations and servers.
- Coordinate, direct and perform complex software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
- Schedule installations and upgrades; maintain them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
- Continually monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
- Ensure workstation/server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions of varying complexities.
- Ensure data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
- Plan and implement the modernization of servers.
- Develop, implement and promote standard operating procedures and schedules.
- Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
- Develop and implement new standards, policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience:
Bachelors and 2+ years of related experience or no degree with additional years of experience in lieu of degree
Required Experience/Skills/Attributes:
- Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Debian, etc.)
- TCP/IP based networking protocols (DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, SNMP, etc.)
- Scripting languages (Shell, Perl, Python, etc.)
- Relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, etc.)
- Storage Area Networks
- VMWare
- Docker
Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:
- Linux/UNIX certifications (RHCT, RHCE, LPIC, etc.)
- ServiceNow certifications
- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
- ITIL Foundations
Clearance Requirement:
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance in order to begin work
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.
