Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

IPTA
Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA

IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

  • Smart people with a passion for technology
  • Ability to solve challenging business problems
  • Self-directed professionals
  • Hunger to continually learn and grow
  • This position is contingent upon contract award and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide system administration services for all servers, storage area networks (SANs), and server hosted applications
  • Provide system administration services for all Unix/Linux (Red Hat Enterprise) servers, storage area networks (SANs), network attached storage (NAS), and server hosted applications
  • Manage all Unix/Linux servers; perform log analysis, error detection, fault correction, backups, and restores; perform startup and shutdown of the systems as required and with prior Government coordination; and build, configure, patch, and upgrade servers, operating systems, and server applications as required and/or mandated by IAVA/IAVB, with prior Government coordination following the security technical information guidance (STIG) and industry best practices
  • Maintain daily operation and problem resolution of systems on the network, operating systems, and the many automated systems and databases it accesses
  • Provide user identity management and authentication support which includes Active Directory management and monitoring, cryptographic logon enablement and support, and user account management in accordance with DISA STIGs and industry best practices
  • Develop and implement plans as a continuous process for the integration of new server and client software and provide technical advice on new requirements to NNSY
  • Review computer output for accuracy and integrity. This includes but is not limited to reviewing output and/or error logs, responding to console messages, resolving problems, and performing reports reconciliation to resolve inconsistent data; verify data accuracy and integrity so that all data accurately matches across multiple reports
  • Develop SAN (Storage Area Network) administration will include configuration, initial installation and upgrade, device management, rendering performance and reliability recommendations, as well as providing recommendations on the integration of SAN products into the NNSY overall computing environment
  • Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled network backups; restore data as required to support systems and data recovery due to hardware, software, or user error; verify and validate the integrity of the backups
  • Support Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) updates to the SOP quarterly or as tasked
  • Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis to ensure flawless computer systems interoperability within the NNSY. Test proposed procedures and operating system patches for correctness and compatibility with existing application software and procedures
  • Assist the Government in the development of its Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan to ensure continued operations under all circumstances and across the spectrum of threats, including natural disasters, technological, and man-made emergencies
  • Review enterprise engineering software plans and site information to ensure conformance with current architecture as well as in development of future changes or enhancements to the command LAN

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or IAT Level II Certification
  • Ten (10) years of experience in a similar role
  • Active Security clearance required

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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Posted 2025-12-29

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