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Linux Administrator SME

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Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an AIS degree required plus 10 years of experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience developing system software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments

Proficiency in Bourne/Bash and Expect scripting

Proficiency in debugging issues with the Linux kernel including examining source code, system logs, and using tools such a crash and systemtap.

Experience with managing Satellite repositories to apply patches and build custom kernels as required to implement functionality or address security concerns

Familiarity with automating approaches to configuring and maintaining (e.g. patching) systems using Ansible and Satellite Server

Understanding and experience working with identity management systems including LDAP and token-based authentication systems

Must have active TS//SCI with CI Poly to start

Duties and Responsibilities:

Automation Of All Tasking, Debugging, And Other Day-to-day Functions

Create backups and migrate them to tape for long term storage

Work with users one-on-one to solve their access and computer problems

Install software libraries functioning in RHEL/SE Linux environment using Bash and/or Expect scripting built from a template while following program procedures

Apply best practices in software engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality

Provide support to security and administration staff as well as end users to resolve issues

Modify existing scripting to correct errors and/or improve performance

Provide SME level Linux support to the O&M staff

Create and/or update comprehensive documentation on all aspects of the contracts computer support

Must have active TS//SCI with CI Poly to start

Desired Skills

Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and related technologies

Familiarity with Infiniband or Omni-Path high speed fabrics, including subnet management, IPoIB and/or IPoOPA mechanisms, fabric topology and health monitoring and integration with MPI

Experience with Lustre, NFS, and other direct attach file systems

Experience with Ethernet networking

Experience with RDMA communications (InfiniBand and OmniPath)

Knowledge of Python, Perl, Korn, and other shell scripting

Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git)

SE Linux experience: configuration and policy

Demonstrated ability to analyze, debug and maintain the integrity of an existing scripting base

Demonstrated organization skills to balance and prioritize work, and ability to multitask

Demonstrated communication skills to communicate with support personnel, customer, and managers

Excellent written and oral communication and people skills; excellent time management and organizational skill

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