Linux Administrator jobs in Reston, VA

Company Overview

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Position Overview

We are recruiting for a Linux Administrator for an exciting, growing mission! The Linux Administrator will maintain and improve the existing Linux environment. This includes responsibility for the operating system software and its successful integration with the hardware and applications software across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Planning, testing, installing, integrating, and maintaining new and upgraded versions of the relevant operating systems
• Building and hardening Linux servers, and establishing configuration baselines
• Applying all appropriate security and firmware patches in a timely manner, and assisting in creating, maintaining, and adhering to the organization’s patch management plans
• Developing test plans and procedures; testing and integrating software and hardware
• Managing operating system lifecycles
• Establishing, developing, testing, staging, and operating environments
• Designing interfaces to external systems
• Researching and resolving operating system problems efficiently and accurately, while adhering to organizational standards and practices
• Troubleshooting operating system problems, and collaborating with other teams
• Providing technical support to other teams on requirements for integration into the operating system
• Maintaining and updating documentation on the operating system configuration and all other areas of responsibility

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI  clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
• Strong Linux administration experience, including configuring and maintaining Linux servers
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation
• Experience with domain account management, particularly via Centrify, LDAP, and Active Directory
• Experience applying security patches in a Linux environment
• Strong shell scripting experience
• Ability to manage a large, complex server environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Solaris administration experience
• Solaris administration/engineering certification (e.g. SCSAS, etc.)
• Scripting experience with Ansible or similar technologies

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

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