Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking Linux System Administrators to support a classified program for National Geospatial Agency in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The team is seeking individuals skilled in developing and maintaining Linux infrastructure technology for a library modernization program.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance

Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA (hybrid, 2-3x/week)

Responsibilities of the Linux System Administrator:  

•      Build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers and user workstation hardware and software; design and implement workgroup-scale networks; build and manage authentication, file-share, and other collaboration servers to support groups of heterogeneous client systems.

•      Work with cyber security staff to develop and apply hardening steps for systems for classified use to ICD-503 security controls, and other customer standards. 

•      Document system configuration for new and existing systems.

•      Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service

•      Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs

•      Fault finding, analysis and of logging information for reporting of performance exceptions

•      Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware

•      Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks

•      Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment

 Qualifications of the Linux System Administrator: 

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• 5+ years of prior relevant RHEL and server administration experience
• One of the following certifications (preferred): Linux+, RHCE, RHCSA, LPIC, UNIX
• In depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, etc.
• Familiarity with VMWare and virtualization concepts and/or Docker or Podman Containers.
• Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
• Ability to use verbal and written communication skills to present information to a diverse population (technical and non-technical).
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.
• Knowledge of existing virtual machine and cloud technologies including principles and methods of scalability to match workloads.
• Knowledge of multiple specialties such as operating systems, database platforms, storage technologies, including knowledge of administering operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Server.
• Demonstrated experience working on remote Systems via use of command line.
• Hands on experience integrating Linux servers in Active Directory (or using LDAP/Kerberos)

Compensation of the Linux System Administrators:  

• Total compensation based on experience level - $90,000 - $128,000+ **based on experience level**
• Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Long-term program (4+ years) supporting NERVE - National Geospatial Agency
• Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions

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