Senior Linux Systems Administrator

SENIOR LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: 

Bowhead seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Senior Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in a professional environment.  

• Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations. 
• Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments. 
• Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs. 
• Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.  
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.  
• Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required.  
• Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts, and approving user access. 

   

  • High School Diploma required or Bachelors degree preferred.  
  • Minimum eight to ten (8-10) or more years of demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.  
  • Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.  
  • Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.  
  • Must meet and maintain a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire. 
  • Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities. 

    Physical Demands: 

    • Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds  
    • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time  
    • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically 

      SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.