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IPTA · 2 months ago

Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

Portsmouth, VA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

IPTA is a technology solutions company focused on delivering innovative outcomes for government and business organizations. The Unix/Linux Systems Administrator will provide system administration services for Unix/Linux servers and manage server hosted applications, ensuring optimal performance and security compliance.

Information Technology

Senior Management

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide system administration services for all servers, storage area networks (SANs), and server hosted applications

Provide system administration services for all Unix/Linux (Red Hat Enterprise) servers, storage area networks (SANs), network attached storage (NAS), and server hosted applications

Manage all Unix/Linux servers; perform log analysis, error detection, fault correction, backups, and restores; perform startup and shutdown of the systems as required and with prior Government coordination; and build, configure, patch, and upgrade servers, operating systems, and server applications as required and/or mandated by IAVA/IAVB, with prior Government coordination following the security technical information guidance (STIG) and industry best practices

Maintain daily operation and problem resolution of systems on the network, operating systems, and the many automated systems and databases it accesses

Provide user identity management and authentication support which includes Active Directory management and monitoring, cryptographic logon enablement and support, and user account management in accordance with DISA STIGs and industry best practices

Develop and implement plans as a continuous process for the integration of new server and client software and provide technical advice on new requirements to NNSY

Review computer output for accuracy and integrity. This includes but is not limited to reviewing output and/or error logs, responding to console messages, resolving problems, and performing reports reconciliation to resolve inconsistent data; verify data accuracy and integrity so that all data accurately matches across multiple reports

Develop SAN (Storage Area Network) administration will include configuration, initial installation and upgrade, device management, rendering performance and reliability recommendations, as well as providing recommendations on the integration of SAN products into the NNSY overall computing environment

Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled network backups; restore data as required to support systems and data recovery due to hardware, software, or user error; verify and validate the integrity of the backups

Support Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) updates to the SOP quarterly or as tasked

Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis to ensure flawless computer systems interoperability within the NNSY. Test proposed procedures and operating system patches for correctness and compatibility with existing application software and procedures

Assist the Government in the development of its Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan to ensure continued operations under all circumstances and across the spectrum of threats, including natural disasters, technological, and man-made emergencies

Review enterprise engineering software plans and site information to ensure conformance with current architecture as well as in development of future changes or enhancements to the command LAN

Qualification

Unix/Linux administrationActive Directory managementSAN administrationSecurity clearanceIAT Level II CertificationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationContinuous learning