Linux General Administrator

Linux General Administrator (System Administrator)

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Criterion Systems is seeking a Linux General Administrator to support our government client in San Diego CA. In this role you will be joining a team supporting customers designing implementing and managing lab infrastructure to meet the customer requirements. In this role you will build configure administer and troubleshoot Linux servers and NetApp Storage hardware and software; design and implement workgroupscale networks; build and manage authentication fileshare and other collaboration servers to support groups of heterogeneous client systems. You will work with cyber security staff to develop and apply hardening steps for systems for classified use to ICD503 security controls and other customer standards. Document system configuration for new and existing systems. Experience with centralized authentication technologies such as LDAP and Active Directory domains in supporting (Windows/Linux) crossplatform clients is desirable.

You should be customer service oriented attentive to detail selfmotivated and work well in teams. Flexibility in approach to finding solutions the ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities and learn new technologies quickly are some of the qualities a successful candidate will have.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Linux General Administrator (System Administrator): $125000 $145000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical Dental Vision 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Linux General Administrator (System Administrator) Responsibilities Include:

• Proactively maintain and develop all infrastructure technology to maintain necessary uptime service
• Engineering of systems administrationrelated solutions for various operational and project needs
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all managed environments
• Fault finding analysis and logging information for reporting and resolving performance exceptions
• Manage coordinate and implement software upgrades patches hot fixes on servers workstations storage and network hardware
• Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks
• Provide input on ways to improve the stability security efficiency and scalability of the environment
• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning
• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes
• Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned

Linux General Administrator (System Administrator) Experience Education Skills Abilities requested:

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelors degree in computer science or information technology
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Security Certification or the ability to get certification within 6 months of hiring
• Knowledge of multiple specialties such as operating systems storage technologies and peripherals including working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems administration 5 years)
• Experience integrating Linux with Windows Active Directory
• Familiarity with VMWare and virtualization concepts
• Shell Perl and/or PowerCLI/PowerShell scripting
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS and LDAP
• Ability to use verbal and written communication skills to present information to a diverse population (technical and nontechnical).
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.
• Experience with operating system update services such as YUM or DNF and RedHat Satellite.
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Ansible modules and Trellix AntiVirus
• Must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Criterion Systems LLC is a part of Cherokee Federal the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future solving complex challenges and serving the governments mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion visit cherokeefederal.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Systems Administrator
• Systems Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Systems Integrator

Keywords:

• Linux
• RedHat
• Trellix
• VMWare
• PowerShell

Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status disability or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.