Senior Linux Administrator

7 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States ALTA IT Services Full time

Job Summary:

ALTA IT Services is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. As a Linux Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining various technical equipment, including server components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrating automation processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical Support: Provide local and remote support, troubleshooting, and system administration support for field-deployed systems and customer lab facilities.
  • System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain various technical equipment, including server components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
  • Performance Monitoring: Supervise performance of systems and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, running diagnostics, documenting problems, prioritizing resolutions, and assessing associated risks.
  • Travel: Locations for equipment installation are international and require travel.

Qualifications:

  • Security Clearance: Active or current TS/SCI (Poly preferred).
  • Medical Clearance: Ability to obtain a medical clearance.
  • International Travel: Ability to complete short-term international travel.
  • Office Work: Office working (4-6 hours a day on site) in Herndon, Virginia.
  • Linux/Unix Experience: Linux / Unix system administration experience.
  • Work Experience: At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in a systems engineer role with two (2) years of relevant technical experience.
  • Problem-Solving: Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and solving problems in complex communications systems.
  • Requirements Analysis: Ability to identify and analyze functional and operational requirements and develop solutions to satisfy emerging needs.
  • Installation and Maintenance: Experience with hands-on rack-and-stack installation, commissioning, and maintenance of servers and systems.
  • Documentation: Create installation guides and as-built documentation.
  • Software and Hardware Support: Experience working directly with development team to resolve software and hardware problems; and, applying software and hardware patches.
  • Networking: Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, NAT, routing, and switching.
  • Firewall and VPN Configuration: Experience with firewall and VPN configuration.
  • Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Mobile Telecom Network Architecture: Understanding of mobile telecom network architectures and related hardware, software, and protocols.
  • Telecommunications Knowledge: Knowledge of the theory and principles of telecommunications (i.e., SS7, telco subsystems design/architecture/implementation/configuration).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
  • Work Experience Substitution: College degree, in some cases, can be substituted by work experience.
  • Log Analysis: Experience with analyzing logs, stack traces, debug libraries, software/hardware.
  • Programming Skills: Possesses an understanding of Python and Bash.
  • OS and Security Certifications: Related OS and security certifications.


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