Senior Linux Systems Administrator
Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc., Laurel, MD, United States
Basic Requirements
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance (required). Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
Bachelor’s degree with twelve (12) years of relevant experience or
Associate’s degree with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience or
High school diploma with twenty (20) years of relevant experience
Manages the project work as defined by the government.
Leads medium to large complex projects and major phases of very large projects.
Provides highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.
Telework: None
Job Description
Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring & problem resolution for all client/server/storage
etwork devices, etc.
Configure and manage Linux, and possibly Windows operating systems, install/load OS software and patches to maintain security compliance, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, while implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability & performance.
Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
Patching and updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
Adding / Removing users and setting permissions to meet certain user privileges.
Working with STIGs and fixing/updating vulnerabilities with STE/STN findings.
Renew Linux server certificates and applying updates to TLS security versions.
Working with automation software such as ANSIBLE to streamline updates and patching.
Updating documentation such as SOPs with problems and solutions for the team’s knowledge base on Confluence.
Required Experience
Senior level Linux Systems Administration experience
Experience with VMware, vSphere, VCF (VMware Cloud Foundations)
Server and Hardware maintenance
Knowledge of patching & updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
Renew Linux server certificates & applying updates to TLS security versions.
Salary: $190,000 - $210,000 annually
Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a full-time position.
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Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance (required). Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
Bachelor’s degree with twelve (12) years of relevant experience or
Associate’s degree with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience or
High school diploma with twenty (20) years of relevant experience
Manages the project work as defined by the government.
Leads medium to large complex projects and major phases of very large projects.
Provides highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.
Telework: None
Job Description
Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring & problem resolution for all client/server/storage
etwork devices, etc.
Configure and manage Linux, and possibly Windows operating systems, install/load OS software and patches to maintain security compliance, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, while implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability & performance.
Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
Patching and updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
Adding / Removing users and setting permissions to meet certain user privileges.
Working with STIGs and fixing/updating vulnerabilities with STE/STN findings.
Renew Linux server certificates and applying updates to TLS security versions.
Working with automation software such as ANSIBLE to streamline updates and patching.
Updating documentation such as SOPs with problems and solutions for the team’s knowledge base on Confluence.
Required Experience
Senior level Linux Systems Administration experience
Experience with VMware, vSphere, VCF (VMware Cloud Foundations)
Server and Hardware maintenance
Knowledge of patching & updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
Renew Linux server certificates & applying updates to TLS security versions.
Salary: $190,000 - $210,000 annually
Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a full-time position.
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