Piper Companies is looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator to join a government contractor, working onsite in San Diego, CA. An active secret clearance and the ability to work onsite in Point Loma is required for consideration This is a contract to hire opportunity with a great client that is looking to move quickly! Essential Duties of theSenior Linux System Administrator: * Provide guidance for directing/monitoring information systems
- Install, configure and maintain Linux operating systems
- Analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions
- Monitor and respond to hardware, software and network problems
- Manage the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems Qualifications of theSenior Linux System Administrator: * Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field is required
- 4 years relevant technical experience required
- Security cert required
- Minimum Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret
Compensation for theSenior Linux System Administrator: * $100,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
- Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law
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