Lead Systems Administrator (UnixLinux) Top Secret Required
Lead Systems Administrator (UnixLinux) Top Secret Required
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Job Description
DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.
At DVS we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive medical benefits a 401(k) match generous PTO accrual professional development reimbursement corporate-funded technology certifications and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
Location: Dahlgren VA Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) to provide operational leadership for both classified and unclassified IT environments. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability security and performance of enterprise systems that support mission-essential operations. The successful candidate will deliver end-to-end IT support across system life cycles infrastructure optimization disaster recovery and cybersecurity compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- IT Operations & Infrastructure Support
- Lead full life-cycle support troubleshooting design maintenance and system administration for classified/unclassified systems.
- Manage and maintain IT infrastructure ensuring system availability resiliency capacity and performance.
- Oversee incident problem change and configuration management processes.
- Provide Helpdesk escalation support installation configuration patching upgrades and end-user support.
- Systems Administration
- Administer and maintain various Operating Systems including UNIX/Linux (RedHat RedHawk HPUX Solaris AIX OpenVMS CentOS RTOS) and select Windows systems.
- Support multiple server hardware architectures: VAX ALPHA SPARC x86 PA-RISC Concurrent.
- Configure and manage enterprise storage solutions including SAN NAS storage controllers and fiber fabric switches (NetApp Vast Dell EMC Synology Quantum).
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Implement and support disaster recovery strategies to ensure continuity of critical systems.
- Manage hardware/software backup solutions including tape jukebox smart disk systems Dell EMC Networker Quantum and Clonezilla.
- Maintain system images and ensure recoverability in compliance with mission requirements.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Apply security best practices patching and vulnerability management across systems.
- Support cybersecurity compliance frameworks and ensure secure system operations.
- Implement monitoring and detection methods aligned with evolving threat environments.
- Documentation & Optimization
- Maintain technical documentation for system configuration troubleshooting and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement through performance tuning operations optimization and resource allocation strategies.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum six (6) years of professional experience in UNIX/Linux system administration including:
- System backup and recovery.
- Software and security management.
- Hardware installation/configuration and COTS software integration.
- System sizing performance tuning troubleshooting and resource allocation.
- Experience with TCP/IP and multiple network protocols.
- Knowledge of major network security tools firewalls vulnerabilities attack methods and detection techniques.
Certification: IAM Level III certification (CISM CISSP or GSLC).
Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required.
Preferred: Education: Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering Computer Science or Information Systems.
If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections wed love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!
Physical and Mental Qualifications:
- Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
- Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk utilizing a computer mouse and keyboard.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of the English language.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
- Possess strong organizational skills attention to detail business correspondence proficiency and self-management capabilities.
- Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
- Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
DirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race sex (including pregnancy) age gender identity creed religion national origin sexual orientation marital status genetic information disability political affiliation protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment threats coercion discrimination and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
