LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
CLEARANCE
Required: TS/SCI Full Scope Poly Clearance
Description
We are seeking a UNIX/LINUX Systems Engineer to offer mission critical support to our government customer. As a systems engineer you will be given the opportunity to help shape the future architecture for client applications, work with a very diverse team of technical professionals, and share your knowledge and experiences.
The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with strong work habits, able to complete task independently while working as part of a team and have demonstrated career experience in maintaining large numbers of UNIX servers. Experience should include designing and rolling out new systems, maintaining, upgrading, replacing, and improving the long-term performance of said systems.
This position will include a variety of activities, including:
- Serving as a senior member of the team supporting the installation, optimization, integration, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, modification, security, and upgrading of IT systems and components
- Working with members of the infrastructure team to minimize down time
- Providing services that enable customers to effectively apply IT to business requirements
- Sharing knowledge of tools for the distribution of new software to ensure customers receive current versions as they become available
- Working with other senior staff to recommend and design systems architecture and topology from both general and specific perspectives
- Assisting, recommending, establishing and maintaining appropriate server baselines
- Maintaining up to date patching of applicable Linux servers
- Maintaining operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with Windows System Administrators and Network Engineers
- Setting up administrator and service accounts
- Maintaining system documentation
- Fine tuning system performance
Education:
Candidate must have one of the following:
- 12 Years of job related experience and High School/GED diploma
- 10 Years of job related experience and Associate’s degree
- 8 Years of job related experience and Bachelor’s degree
- 6 Years of job related experience and Master’s degree
- 4 Years of job related experience and Doctorate
Mandatory Skills:
- Previous experience as a Systems Administration using Linux and Windows platforms.
- Proven working knowledge of database technology
- Demonstrated coding and scripting experience in multiple languages
- Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, LDAP and other core technologies
- Ability to monitor servers, determine health, and proactively provide alerts and recommendations when server performance is outside of the recommended baseline
- Knowledge of modifying kernel and device driver behavior
- Ability to demonstrate strong understanding of network and server security
- Proficient at automating manual processes with regard to server operations and maintenance
- Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel
- Understanding of government Information Security policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working on an Agile team
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Willingness to learn Windows Systems Administration on a cross-functional Agile Team
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Willingness to implement Lean principles, Agile engineering and DevSecOps
Certifications:
- None required
About Us
Restless Software is an equal opportunity employer that provides highly skilled technologists and creative solutions to clients in both the private and public sectors.
