Linux System Administrator

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Linux System Administrator to join our team in Ft. Meade, MD.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating and managing virtual environments
• Systems administration of hardware and software in support of maintenance, developing and testing of information technology systems
• Administration of Linux (i.e., Redhat/Rocky 8)
• Scripting with Basic Shell (Bash), PUTTY
• Configuring and maintaining storage and file systems
• Developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in systems administration of hardware and software in support of maintenance, developing and testing of information technology systems
• Strong Linux administrative experience (command-line)
• Ability to launch, provision, and configure VMWare/vSphere instances (e.g., ESXi, vCenter)
• Server STE/STN Compliancy (ex., NESSUS, MacAfee Agents) and performing server management relating to security tools such as patch management (applying O/S updates, IAVAs, and configuration changes)
• Able to perform system administration on Linux Redhat 8/Rocky 8 (Command Line)
• Demonstrated experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into  existing production environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with installing, troubleshooting, and maintenance on OS on Linux
• Experience with installing PKI certs
• Create/Maintain bash scripts to dump and load databases
• Use SALT to deploy config files to end node and do various interrogations (ping, DNS)

 Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
   

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.