Linux Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Linux Administrator to install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and document all aspects of the of the Linux architecture in an enterprise environment located at Fort Knox, Kentucky to support our customer and the US Army.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform optimization and performance testing
• Provide technical support for incident response and reporting
• Provide on-call support as needed
• Implement and maintain a secure Linux server environment in compliance with all IA and DoD STIG guidelines

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; experience accepted in lieu of degree

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of Satellite & RHEL patching
• Experienced in scripting skills: Perl, Python, Korn/Bash, etc.
• Experience in Network operations and design, switches, routers, and firewalls
• Extensive Shell scripting experience

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of ISO/ITIL processes and documentation standards
• Experience in applications software development for complex business applications using Agile Development methodology and techniques
• EMC Networker, Avamar, DPA experience a huge plus

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must obtain a Security+ that is enrolled into the CompTIA Continuing Education program before start date
• Must obtain Red Hat Certification within 90 days of hire

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Ability to obtain a full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required to start contract, SAIC will help to obtain

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees are required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. All SAIC employees must be fully vaccinated and they must submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Where work is performed strictly at a customer site, customer site vaccination requirements preempt SAIC's vaccination policy.

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 more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.