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Linux System Administrator

Annapolis, MD, US • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

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Skills

Attention To Detail
IT Infrastructure
Vulnerability Management
Backup
Recovery
System Security
Collaboration
Auditing
Incident Management
Documentation
Computer Science
Information Technology
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CentOS
IBM
Enterprise Storage
NetBackup
Nessus
Vulnerability Scanning
STE
Linux
Hardening
Bash
Python
Security Clearance
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
Ansible
Puppet
Cloud Computing
Linux Administration
Storage
Backup Administration
Regulatory Compliance
System Monitoring
Root Cause Analysis
Scripting
Management
Oracle
Business Process
Workflow
Access Control
Optimization
Performance Tuning
Capacity Management
System Implementation

Summary

Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Linux System Administrator to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise Linux environments and supporting storage, backup, security, and patching systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and vulnerability management tools, along with a solid understanding of system hardening and package management.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production environment
Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations
Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories
Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus, ensuring compliance with security standards
Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments (as applicable to organizational standards)
Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks/policies
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response
Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, or similar)
Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems
Strong knowledge of Veritas NetBackup (NetBackup Administration)
Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows
Proficiency with YUM package management and patching strategies
Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks
Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance practices
Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)
Top Secret Clearance with LS Poly

Preferred Qualifications:

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification
Experience in enterprise environments with high availability and disaster recovery requirements
Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar)
Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments

Key Skills:

Linux Administration
Storage & Backup Management
Security & Compliance
System Monitoring & Performance Tuning
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Automation & Scripting

Qualifications:

Managing/Senior Principal Consultant designs and implements individual components of the Oracle products based on area of expertise. Analyzes detailed requirements and develops detailed design for a specific Oracle product or technology. Provides implementation services for a specific product to include extensions and additional configurations necessary to implement customer unique business processes and workflows. Performs routine health checks and optimizations of system performance, availability, access controls and security. Performs system optimization, performance tuning and assists in capacity planning. Performs proactive analysis of potential issues, risks and roadblocks during system implementation and operations.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 90806962
Position Id: 4ffa6d664b58a1018337e710042c9c22
Posted 6 days ago

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