Linux Systems Administrator IV

Company: Perspecta
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: December 3, 2019

Job Description:

Business Group HighlightsDefenseThe Defense group supports the Department of Defense (DoD) mission to keep our homeland and its citizens safe. We provide solutions to improve the Nation's defense by providing software, systems engineering, IT, training and logistics and fleet management solutions.ResponsibilitiesLINUX master administrator role supports the ITCC II contract at USSTRATCOM. This position requires a Linux administration background in Red Hat Enterprise systems. The focus of the ITCC II contract is to provide Information Technology solutions to the government and participate in the strategy, design, transition, operation, and continual service improvement of all products using a standardized framework that is globally recognized by the IT industry. This position will perform advanced operating system administration functions, with the majority of work being command-line activities in a server environment. Proficient administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) v6 or later releases. This includes ability to manipulate the OS command-line environment using advanced Linux knowledge through the use of a large number of system commands and switches to troubleshoot and diagnose advanced operating system problemsDaily work consists of troubleshooting production systems housing mission-critical applications, as well as developing proactive solutions for preventing systems degradation and loss of capabilities. This includes tuning the systems to achieve optimal performance based on customer requirements and standard IT expectations for modern-day, high-demand systemsThe administrator will also be responsible for performing operating system patching during standard work hours, with additional patching to be performed on various evenings outside of core hours, as the mission requires. This includes a requirement for being available to work outside of standardized work hours for system outages and altered shifts to support contingency operations aligned with Customer mission requirementsThis position requires flexible candidate that can tolerate a dynamic schedule based on the needs of both the department and the Customer. The candidate must participate in a rotating pager schedule being available for 24x7 on-call support throughout the yearBe able to assume responsibility for advanced troubleshooting and working beyond standard core duty hours to satisfy mission requirements, address negative impact that could potentially affect the mission, and performing work during all non-core hours in the event of an emergency or lack of personnel to stabilize a systemQualificationsSix to eight years of Linux Administration in medium to large-scale networksScripting to automate various processes using shell scripts or PerlConfident in independently managing and maintaining RHEL systems using advanced knowledge, education, and skillsAble to develop documentation and standard operating procedures concerning the use of processes, and the overall management of mission systemsCan multitask, prioritize essential tasks, develop schedules for teammates or follow schedules outlined by managementAble to work with a team and develop solutions based on the technical expertise of other team membersEstablish and conduct on-the-job training when the contract requires it Perform varying amounts of self-study to maintain state-of-the-art technical expertise in an evolving environmentParticipate in vendor and/or operating system training if possible when the education is offered to the employeeBachelor of Science in a computer-related field or equivalent work experience of six to eight years of Linux Administration in medium to large-scale networksARed Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification is desiredA CompTIANetwork+ is highly encouraged to meet the demands or network troubleshootingAnITIL-- Foundations version 3 certification is strongly encouragedAbout PerspectaWhat matters to our nation, is what matters to us. At Perspecta, everything we do, from conducting innovative research to cultivating strong relationships, supports one imperative: ensuring that your work succeeds. Our company was formed to bring a broad array of capabilities to all parts of the public sector-from investigative services and IT strategy to systems work and next-generation engineering. Our promise is simple: never stop solving our nation's most complex challenges. And with a workforce of approximately 14,000, more than 48 percent of which is cleared, we have been trusted to just that, as a partner of choice across the entire sector. Perspecta is an AA/EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.OptionsSorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.Share on your newsfeedAs a government contractor, Perspecta abides by the following provisionPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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