Linux Systems Administrator

4 weeks ago


Leesburg, United States Quantum Leap Research, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s pacing threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.  We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success.

We are looking for a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to help design, build and maintain our internal services.  A successful candidate will have experience self-hosting and building services from open-source tools.  

Requirements

  • B.S. in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) with 8+ years’ experience, or 10+ years’ experience in a relevant field.
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to work out of the Leesburg office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Make objective and technically sound recommendations for potential future hardware and software purchases
  • Provide O&M on existing Linux based services
  • Provide tier 2/3 technical support
  • Manage user input and make suggestions for service improvements

Required Skills

  • Experience installing software and patches on self-hosted Linux-based computers
  • Experience with configuration management software
  • Experience with virtualization and containerization
  • Highly familiar with both Linux and Mac systems (Linux servers, Mac laptops)

Desired Skills

  • Administration and performance tuning of open-source software (e.g. Apache, NGINX, squid, OpenSearch, Nextcloud, Zabbix, AWX, etc.)
  • Experience with monitoring systems preferred (Zabbix, Nagios, or similar OpenSource solutions)
  • Ability to write scripts as needed (e.g., shell scripts, Python, Perl, PHP, etc.)
  • Understanding of PKI, CA's, SMIME, etc.
  • Experience deploying / maintaining common business services
    • e-mail (Postfix / Dovecot / etc.)
    • Calendars (CalDav)
    • Chat
    • Password safes
    • Proxy servers
    • VTC 
    • File share
    • Wiki

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation.  Company-sponsored benefits include: 5% 401(k) company match (4% safe harbor, 1% discretionary); 100% premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents); Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage; 3 weeks vacation; 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays. 

 

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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