Linux Systems Administrator

ID
2026-24529
Category
Information Technology
Location : Location
US-VA-Dahlgren
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
Top Secret
Minimum Clearance Required
Top Secret
Travel Requirement
N/A

Overview

LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE)

 

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for system administration in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment. 

Responsibilities

As the Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for Linux system opera-tions.
  • Knowledge of working with multiple intercommunicating devices across several sys-tems.
  • Will work as part of a team responsible for administration, development and man-agement of servers, and clustered systems operating in unclassified network envi-ronments.
  • Develop, analyze, design, and implement modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
  • Participate in weekly cross section meetings to plan, advise, and develop opera-tional environment requirements, deployments and adjustments.
  • Participate in scheduled testing events with a willingness to take charge with trou-bleshooting across several systems to provide on time delivery of test priorities.
  • Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, in-teracting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
  • 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.
  • Team with software developers to implement new proprietary installations and up-dates while providing Linux troubleshooting assistance as required.
  • Experience with a multitude of Linux applications and software: PTP, iRIG, Kickstart, Bash, UDEV, NMCLI, GDM, etc.
  • Participate in daily Scrums to coordinate Jira tasks, epics, and sprints.
  • Willingness to travel to perform installations and testing.
  • Experienced written and verbal communications to correct and draft Standard Op-erating Procedures (SOP) for development updates and new operational environ-ment releases.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of four to five (4-5) years’ demonstrated experience in system admin-istration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.

     

  • High SChool Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.

     

  • Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.

     

  • Prior development operations/system engineering experience is appreciated; devel-opment lifecycle understanding is favored.

     

  • Network administration experienced appreciated but not required.

     

  • Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly chang-ing job priorities.

     

  • Percentage of travel varies between 25 and 40%

     

  • Must meet CWF DoD 8570/8140 criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds 
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time 
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. Must be eligible to receive a Top Secret clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

 

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