Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

• Daily administration of multiple RHEL servers, attached storage, and the networks they utilize.
• Provides Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
• Implements, troubleshoots and maintains IT systems remotely.
• Documents the management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the server/storage devices.
• Works within existing Ticket management practices to escalate and communicate status to the customer and program.  
• Collaborates with engineers across multiple contracts to produce security and engineering related artifacts that span technical, physical, and logical system scope.
• Interfaces with subject matter experts from across several contracts and service lanes to support and document systems environments.
• Provides On-Call support on a rotational, as-needed basis.
• Travel is expected for installations, repair and disaster recovery.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

• Ten (10) years' experience as a Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator supporting complex, multi-site enterprise-scale environments.

Requires Certifications:

• 8570 Compliance.

Desired Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.

Required Skills:

• Experience writing detailed, technical documentation.
• Ability to respond to after hours on call support.
• Ability to present to internal & external leadership.
• Existing knowledge of our Customers process, procedures and production.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Geospatial software tools.

Desired Skills

• A deep expertise in Linux/Unix and a working knowledge of one or more of the following:

  • Enterprise Storage Systems
  • Oracle/SQL Databases
  • DISA STIG Audits, hardening and remediation procedures
  • Certification and Accreditation Experience
  • Licensing management
  • VMWare and virtual environments
  • Experience with scripting in Perl and KSH

Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients.  We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients' subject matter experience and Abile's breadth of expertise. 

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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