DOD / LINUX SYSTEM ADMIN/ ONSITE/ SOUTH JERSEY

Our DOD client is seeking a highly motivated Senior System Administrator to join their dynamic team in Moorestown, New Jersey. As a leader in our industry, they value innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for projects, documenting outcomes and observations for continuous improvement.
• Perform hands-on technical duties with Linux servers and desktops.
• Address escalated trouble tickets, troubleshooting software, hardware, and networking issues.
• Perform system maintenance and software installations in a Linux environment.
• Configure IT hardware, services, settings, directories, storage, etc., in accordance with standards and project requirements.
• Install and maintain monthly security patches as required.
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation of installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Multi-task and adapt to changing directions to meet customer needs.
• Proactively support management on technology direction, process development, and implementation.
• Monitor health and performance of labs, supporting users, and adhering to IT policies and procedures.
• Generate operational processes for lab usage and support, identifying opportunities for improvement in operational processes, tools, and automation.
• Contribute to the formulation of a vision and roadmap for non-production environments and support implementation.
• Install and configure AFMS products within AFMS lab environments (on-premises and cloud) and customer sites.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• 5-7 years of related experience.
• Experience with various server types (web, file, license, application, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PERL, etc.).
• Experience with RHEL-based Linux distributions.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible preferred, Terraform a plus).
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter and vSphere v6.5 or newer.
• Experience with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.
• Understanding of patch management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and coordinate several concurrent tasks.
• Able to interface with users in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new IT technologies.
• Willingness to occasionally work non-standard hours as required.
• A team player with the ability to work well independently with limited direction.