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AV · 6 hours ago

Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Hidden Acres, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator. The role involves oversight, maintenance, and administration of computer networks, ensuring maximum network effectiveness and uptime through proactive management and team training.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure the reliability, availabiity and security of the solution by proactively monitoring systems, troubleshooting issues, and resolving incidents to maintain continous operations

Maintain configuration management and baseline control across development, test, pre-production and production environments

Perform regular security scans, analyze findings, and implement remediation actions, including testing new hardware and software

Operate and maintain the solution, including patching operating systems and COTS/FOSS/GOTS applications

Configure, manage, and maintain system components such as application servers, load balancers, databases, and operating systems

Deploy systems in the Lab environment, integrate with other systems, and conduct testing and validation. activities

Manage, track, and maintain configuration items, including licenses, SSL certificates, and hardware/software baselines

Support baseline deployments, upgrades, and updates in production environments, including installation and configuration of new software and hardware

Develop, maintain, and implement detailed documentation and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Analyze trends related to component failures, network or node outages, and overall system performance parameters

Collaborate with software and hardware vendors to evaluate vendor products and provide recommendations for procurement

Qualification

Linux Systems AdministrationDevOps methodologiesTCP/IP networkingVirtualization (VMware/KVM)AnsibleDockerVPN implementationNagiosDocumentationProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in the field of Information Technology Management or related field is required

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Linux Systems Administrator

Proven experience applying Devops methodologies using Ansible and Docker to automate repetitive tasks and ensure multi-environment consistency

Full-spectrum experience in installing, configuring, securing, deploying, managing, monitoring, and maintaining complex hardware and software products across distributed environments

Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networking and hands-on experience with enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS) solutions

Practical experience managing and scaling virtualized environments using VMware (ESXi/vCenter) and KVM

Demonstrated proficiency in implementing VPNs (WireGuard, OpenVPN, OpenSwan) and managing cellular modem integrations on Linux

Professional experience maintaining system health and uptime using Nagios or similar tools

Strong ability to work independently, manage high-complexity projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph