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Space Dynamics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Junior Linux Systems Administrator

North Logan, UT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$66K/yr - $108K/yr

0+ years exp

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Junior Linux System Administrator to design, implement, secure, and maintain systems and associated applications, services, and components. The role involves monitoring systems for high availability and performance, ensuring compliance with IT policies, and collaborating with teams to support project implementations.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks

Proactively monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security

Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance

Ensures data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions

Works with leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks

Assists in the maintenance and documentation of assigned systems and communicates progress through updates, workflow status, due dates, etc

Assists in the installation and configuration of information systems and components

Assists with day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades

Implements and maintains Linux security hardening, patch management, user and permission administration, and compliance with security standards

Adheres to change management processes and ensures all changes are thoroughly tested prior to implementation

Collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports project implementations, and improves system architecture

Applies strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments, independently and as part of a team

Performs maintenance on systems minimizing downtime and customer impact

Performs after-hours maintenance and provides on-call support, as needed

Qualification

Linux administrationLinux security best practicesVirtualization platformsMonitoring toolsPackage management toolsContainer toolsScripting languagesSecurity clearanceDoD security requirementsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationDocumentation skills

Required

Must have a bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., IT, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field) with 0-10 years' experience or 5-15 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

Experience administering Linux systems (e.g., RHEL 7/8/9, Ubuntu 22/24)

Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, VirtualBox), including VM provisioning and basic performance tuning

Familiarity with Linux security best practices, including system hardening and baseline compliance concepts

Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Elasticsearch, LogRhythm, Prometheus, Grafana) or similar enterprise monitoring platforms

Proficient with package management tools (YUM, DNF, RPM, APT) and maintaining local or offline repositories

Familiarity with container concepts and basic experience with container tools such as Docker or Podman

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document and collaborate effectively

Must be willing to travel when required (2-3 times annually)

Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or ability to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire)

Preferred

Experience with automated deployment and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform)

Hands-on experience with container platforms such (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or Podman)

Familiarity with databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL) and Linux web services (e.g., Apache, Nginx)

Comprehensive knowledge of virtualization platforms such as Red Hat Virtualization (RHV), VMware vSphere, or KVM/QEMU, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, snapshots, and performance tuning

Proficiency in one or more scripting languages

Understanding of information systems security best practices, DoD security requirements, and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs

RHCSA and Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator certifications

Active DoD security clearance