Linux Systems Administrator

1 day ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States Relative Dynamics Inc. Full time
Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Relative Dynamics Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Sustainment Services (LGSS) program, you will be responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Information Technology (IT) systems primarily within Linux and some Windows infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
  • Understand and implement STIG policies as defined by client and industry standards
  • Heavy focus on Linux administration with a need for automation, LDAP management, patching, security baselines, and maintenance in both virtual and hardware-centric environments
  • Management of VMware vSphere (including vCenter and ESXi) supporting multi-site environments
  • Configure and manage Linux operating system software within physical and ESXi virtual infrastructures as well as cloud-based Virtual Machines (VMs) such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Management, coordination, and implementation of software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on Linux, including administering and using automated tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.
  • Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes
  • Identify issues and create improvement processes to help with the reduction of incident outage times
  • Develop and maintain O&M Standard Operating Procedures for developed capabilities
  • Write and edit scripts in Python, Perl, YAML, Jinja2, Bash, etc.
  • Utilize JIRA in an Agile development environment
  • Support development and maintenance of automated testing

Requirements:

  • Systems Administration experience administering user accounts, performing server subsystem configuration, network management, installation of software, performing backups, configuration management, and general system maintenance
  • Linux system administration RHEL 7 & 8 Server
  • Understanding of fundamental networking and distributed computing environment concepts, Linux desktop systems, performance tuning, and capacity planning of servers (hardware and software levels)
  • Experience with server ESXi VMware virtualization methodologies
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Insight, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, Bitbucket, Git, etc.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Familiar with Systems Engineering processes
  • Willing to learn new things
  • Within commuting distance of Chantilly, VA

Desired Qualifications:

  • IBM BigFix (TEM) experience
  • Experience with Splunk, WSUS
  • Experience with basic Network Protocols
  • Experience implementing hardware architecture
  • Understanding of analytical needs and requirements for clients
  • Experience supporting client meetings and participating in client requirement reviews and meetings
  • Experience analyzing new hardware/software needs
  • Familiar with working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically tailor communications effectively to different levels of the organization
  • Windows system administration, managing Active Directory, group policy, and DNS supporting multi-site environments

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field and 5-7 years' experience, or master's degree and 3-5 years' experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years relevant experience

Clearance Level:

  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

What You'll Enjoy:

  • Competitive wage and benefits package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Vacation and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Great 401k with company match
  • Employee referral program
  • Community involvement, investing, and giving back to the community


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States QinetiQ Full time

    Job Title: Linux AdministratorWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Administrator to join our team at QinetiQ US. As a Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our existing Linux environment, including planning, testing, installing, integrating, and maintaining new and upgraded versions of the operating system.Key...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at The Aerospace Corporation. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of our enterprise Linux systems.Key Responsibilities:Install and configure Linux systems, including CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Relative Dynamics Inc. Full time

    Linux Systems AdministratorRelative Dynamics Inc. is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Chantilly, VA. As a key member of our Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Sustainment Services (LGSS) program, you will be responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Information Technology (IT) systems primarily within Linux and...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at The Aerospace Corporation. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for providing expert-level support for our enterprise Linux systems, ensuring the security and integrity of our critical national space assets.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryLeidos is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team as a Tier 2 Service Desk/Systems Administrator. In this role, you will provide system maintenance, performance optimization, and user support services as a Linux administrator.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to system anomalies and make configuration updates to ensure 99.999%...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at The Aerospace Corporation. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for supporting enterprise Linux systems in a classified environment.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and configure CentOS Linux on physical systems, including implementing...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryLeidos is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team as a Tier 2 Service Desk/Systems Administrator. As a key member of our IT team, you will be responsible for providing system maintenance, performance optimization, and user support services.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to system anomalies and make configuration updates to...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Northwest Talent Solutions Full time

    {"title": "Linux Systems Administrator", "description": "Job SummaryNorthwest Talent Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to support the intelligence community. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining both Windows- and Linux-based architectures.Key...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States GCI, Inc. Full time

    About the RoleGCI, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our Linux-based systems.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide daily operational support for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems and...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryLeidos is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT infrastructure team, you will be responsible for providing system maintenance, performance optimization, and user support services.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to system anomalies and make configuration updates to ensure 99.999% system...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Open Systems Technologies Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems EngineerOpen Systems Technologies Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Linux-based infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement scalable and secure Linux-based...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Insight Global Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux System Engineer to join our team at Insight Global.Key Responsibilities:Support Linux server environments with expertise in virtualized or cloud environments.Utilize Python or other tools (puppet, ansible, chef) for automation.Collaborate with our team to ensure seamless system operations.Requirements:TS...

  • Systems Administrator

    1 month ago


    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryLeidos is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team as a Tier 2 Service Desk/Systems Administrator. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing system maintenance, performance optimization, and user support services.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to system anomalies and make configuration updates to ensure...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Softworld, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Advanced Systems Administration SpecialistAt Softworld, Inc., we're seeking a highly skilled Advanced Systems Administration Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our IT infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day support of our server services, including physical and virtual server operating systems, hardware, and...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States GCI, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdminGCI, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the government and commercial sectors. We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Admin to join our team.Job SummaryThe Linux Systems Admin will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux-based systems, as well as the development and...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States QinetiQ Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdministratorWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at QinetiQ US. As a key member of our IT infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of both Linux and Windows-based architectures.Key Responsibilities:Provide daily operational...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Qwalifize LLC Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdministratorWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at Qwalifize LLC. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining both Windows- and Linux-based architectures.Key Responsibilities:Improve the stability and performance of the...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Qwalifize LLC Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdministratorWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at Qwalifize LLC. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining both Windows- and Linux-based architectures.Key Responsibilities:Improve the stability and performance of the...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Northwest Talent Solutions LLC Full time

    Job Title: Senior Linux Systems EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join our team at Northwest Talent Solutions LLC. As a key member of our technology team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our clients' critical infrastructure.Job SummaryThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux...


  • Chantilly, Virginia, United States Talent Hunt Group Full time

    Job Title: Sr Systems Engineer Windows/LinuxTalent Hunt Group is seeking a highly skilled Sr Systems Engineer with expertise in both Windows and Linux environments.Job Summary:We are looking for a seasoned Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows and Linux administration, with experience in managing...