Linux System Administration Job Listing at SAIC in Panama City, FL (Job ID 2407929)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Linux System Administrator to join our team in Panama City, Florida. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL) including system updates, patch management, and performance tuning.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of the systems
• Manage and maintain virtualized environments using VMware vSphere and Microsoft HyperV.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize virtual machines, ensuring efficient resource utilization and stability.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, and Powershell to streamline system administration tasks.
• Utilize automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Packer to automate infrastructure deployment and configuration.
• Work within DoD-based environments, ensuring systems comply with security standards such as STIGs, ACAS, and SRGs.
• Regularly review and update security configurations to protect systems against vulnerabilities and threats.
• Configure and manage container-based technologies (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes) to support application deployment and scalability.
• Use text-based configuration files (JSON, YAML) to configure services and manage application environments.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and zero (0) years related experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree. 

Must have experience in the following:

• Linux-based systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc)
• Virtualized systems (VMware vSphere, Microsoft HyperV, etc)
• Deploying/configuring/maintaining virtual machines
• Using command line interfaces (CLIs) and tools, examining log files, etc
• Configuring services via text config files (JSON, YAML, etc)
• Scripting (bash, python, Powershell)
• Working in DoD-based environment, familiar with standard tools like STIGs, ACAS, SRGs, etc
• Container based technologies (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Packer)

Required Certifications:

Candidate must possess a Security+ certification prior to starting their first day. 

Clearance:

Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; Minimum of an Interim Secret clearance is required to start. 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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