LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

NorthHill Technology
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA
NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Linux Systems Administrator to support a Federal Program in Chantilly, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. An active TS/SCI Clearance and CI Polygraph is required.

Linux Systems Administrator

The Systems Engineering team is seeking a driven Senior Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator that is highly technical and mission focused. This ideal candidate is ready to operate as a TIER 3 level Linux/UNIX Administrator, experienced in managing large amounts of data and storage at sites all over the world. This is a fast paced, ever evolving, challenging position that is mission focused and rewarding.

Job Duties:

  • Daily administration of multiple RHEL servers, attached storage, and the networks they utilize
  • Provide Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution
  • Implement, troubleshoot and maintain IT systems remotely
  • Document the management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the server/storage devices
  • Work within existing Ticket management practices to escalate and communicate status to the customer and program.
  • Collaborate with engineers across multiple contracts to produce security and engineering related artifacts that span technical, physical, and logical system scope.
  • Interface with subject matter experts from across several contracts and service lanes to support and document systems environments
  • Provide On-Call support on a rotational, as-needed basis
  • Travel is expected for installations, repair and disaster recovery

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Basic Qualifications:

  • Ten (10) years’ experience as a Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator supporting complex, multi-site enterprise-scale environments
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer Science, etc.)
  • Experience writing detailed, technical documentation
  • 8570 Compliance
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Ability to respond to after hours on call support

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to present to internal & external leadership
  • Existing knowledge of our Customers process, procedures and production
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with Geospatial software tools.

Desired Qualifications:

A deep expertise in Linux/Unix and a working knowledge of one or more of the following:

  • Enterprise Storage Systems
  • Oracle/SQL Databases
  • DISA STIG Audits, hardening and remediation procedures
  • Certification and Accreditation Experience
  • Licensing management
  • VMWare and virtual environments
  • Experience with scripting in Perl and KSH

What we can offer you - Technical exposure in one or more of the following:

  • Enterprise-scale system integration and design
  • Enterprise Virtualized environments
  • Experience with Enterprise Scale Data Center and Cloud Technologies
  • LAN and WAN technologies
  • Firewall technologies
  • DMZ Architectures
  • Enterprise class storage, NAS & SAN technologies
  • Backup technologies - NetBackup, Cohesity, and Veeam Backup solutions
Posted 2025-11-07

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