Linux System Administrator

Company: TEKsystems
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Description:
What You'll get to Do
--- Perform as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administrator for a large-classified government contract.
--- Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.
--- Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, hardware, and system engineers, end users, and customer and IT management.
--- Support multiple networks.
--- Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed.
--- Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
--- Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
--- Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
--- Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
--- Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components.
--- Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
--- Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
--- Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
--- Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
--- Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
--- Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
--- Creation and deployment of Windows and Linux system images in an enterprise environment.
Skills:
Linux, System administrator, Windows, Red hat, Systems engineering, Automation
Top Skills Details:
Linux, System administrator
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
--- Active Secret clearance
--- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience, Master's degree and 8 years of related experience, or 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of degree.
--- Current Security + CE certification.
--- Primary Systems Administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms.
--- Understand and implement virtual machine technologies including KVM, VMware, Hyper-V and Oracle VM Virtual Box.
--- Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs. Cisco experience and/or certification.
--- Veritas Backup Exec experience in Windows and Linux environments.
--- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
--- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
--- Systems Administration experience with various Operating Systems such as Microsoft Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline (SHB), Windows Server 2016 SHB, RHEL 6/7 and Solaris 10/11.
--- Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
--- Red Hat Linux and/or MS Windows Operating System certification for current versions.
Experience Level:
Entry-Mid level
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

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  401(k)/Roth
  
  
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  Short and long-term disability
  
  
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  Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
  
  
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  Transportation benefits
  
  
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  Employee Assistance Program
  
  
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  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  
  About TEKsystems:
  We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
  We are an equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view the EEO is the law poster click here. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance a position, please call 888-472-3411 or email mpowers@teksystems.com. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

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