About this role
Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Fairfax, VA
Interview: In-Person
Duration: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and deployment of large-scale systems. These systems are running tens to thousands of servers per site, installed at dozens of locations worldwide. The candidate must be able to operate under general guidance with limited direct supervision.You will be part of a development, deployment, integration, and support team. This position will provide second tier support to the operating system and primary support to all other users, including 100+ software developers.The systems are 99.9% Linux (RedHat 5/6/7), with some (< 10) Windows Server 2008/2012 Systems.The system administrator must have a general understanding of IP networks, routing, switching, VLANs, and multicast.Candidate must readily adapt to changing requirements; keep up-to-date on emerging technologies and be ready to help implement these new products and technologies to enhance the system.
Technical Requirements
Experience with Linux (Red Hat desired)RedHat clusteringEnterprise Service – LDAP, DNSHP Proliant series serversHP and IBM SAN productsFiber channel storage networksClustered or parallel file systems (e.g., GPFS, GFS, OCFS2)System security, hardening, and accreditation (e.g. DCID 6/3, ICD-503)Automated OS installationVirtualization – Vmware, Red Hat Xen, Amazon Web ServicesOracle database servers (single node, and RAC)System performance monitoring, and tuningPerforming, monitoring, and designing system backup plansCreate, debug, and enhance scripts (e.g. bash, csh, Perl, ruby, python, expect)Automate repetitive tasksBasic knowledge of switching, routing, IP addressing, and networksExperience with multicastTrain others on system operation and maintenance dutiesSource code control systems, both use, and administration (cvs, subversion, git)Configuration and use of - nat, dns, ldap, nis, nfs, iptables
Education
A Bachelor’s degree in computer related discipline is desired but not mandatory. A candidate may substitute relevant work experience.
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