What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator position at Innovatus Technology Consulting?
Job Title: UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Dahlgren, VA
Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting
Job Summary
Innovatus Technology Consulting is seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support networks and software systems in a DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional experience administering UNIX and/or Linux systems, with strong skills in system operations, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. This role requires designation at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II and a Top Secret (T5) clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain UNIX and/or Linux systems, networks, and software environments.
- Perform system backup and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Conduct basic software management, including installation, updates, and configuration of operational systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
- Implement and maintain security management practices and library management procedures.
- Install and configure hardware components as needed to support operational requirements.
- Operate computer systems across different operating environments.
- Perform sizing, performance tuning, resource allocation, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues.
- Work with network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in UNIX and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- System backup and recovery
- Basic software management
- Security management and library management
- Installation and configuration of hardware
- Operational systems and COTS software
- Operating computer systems in different operating environments
- Sizing, performance tuning, hardware/software/network troubleshooting, and resource allocation
- Experience with various network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.
- Must be able to obtain or currently hold designation as IAT Level II.
- Active Top Secret (T5) clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant technical certifications aligned with IAT Level II requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security CE or equivalent).
- Experience supporting DoD or government systems in a classified environment.