Unix Systems Administrators

Herndon, Virginia

In support of a federal agency, provide systems administrator services; monitoring Linux servers, UNIX/Linux server maintenance, virtualization, backups, DNS administration, scripting and technical documentation. This position requires candidates to have current TS security clearance.

Responsibilities:
 * Maintaining and monitoring Linux servers on mission critical secure network.
 * Install approved software and patches
 * Monitor system usage and performance.
 * Operating system (OS) installs, patching, and maintenance on workstations and servers.
 * Installation and configuration of multi-user applications.
 * Installation and configuration using non-standard hardware requirements.
 * Scripting, scheduling, reporting, maintaining documentation, and configuration control.
 * Be cognizant of Linux and/or Windows virtualization methods and the use of a hypervisor.
 * Administer daily applications and data backups for UNIX/Linux and Windows servers and workstations.
 * Setup and configure wireless applications and secure VPN networks for Windows and/or Linux projects.
 * Develop and recommend secure network configurations to meet security requirements.
 * Installation and configuration of workstations and peripherals, kernel parameter and disk partition modification, client-server support, software and hardware upgrades, troubleshooting, and sell script programming.
 

Qualifications:
 * 3-5 years’ experience with UNIX system administration, including system installations, printing systems, security, installing third-party software
 * Strong technical skills and familiarity with UNIX workstation and server administration
 * Solid understanding of UNIX/Linux based OS; understand paging and swapping, device drivers, and file systems.
 * Familiarity with Solaris/Red Hat Systems
 * Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
 * Actice/current TS/SCI