LINUX Senior Administrator

Job Title: LINUX Senior Administrator

Work Location: Offutt AFB, NE

Clearance: Current TS clearance

Please note that you must be a US citizen to apply to this job posting

Education: BS in a computer-related field or equivalent work experience of three to five years of Linux Administration in medium to large-scale networks

Certification: A current CompTIA Security+ certification is required.

Schedule: Ability to participate in a rotating pager schedule being available for on-call support 24x7 throughout the year is required

Requisition Number: NE20008

LCAT: LINUX Senior Administrator 

Functional Responsibilities: LINUX senior administrator role supports the ITCC II contract at USSTRATCOM. This position requires a Linux administration background in Red Hat Enterprise systems. The focus of the ITCC contract is to provide Information Technology solutions to the government and participate in the strategy, design, transition, operation, and continual service improvement of all products using a standardized framework that is globally recognized by the IT industry. This position will perform advanced operating system administration functions, with the majority of work being command-line activities in a server environment.

Essential Job Functions: LINUX senior administrator perform following job functions: Proficient administering RHEL 6 or later releases. This includes ability to manipulate the OS command-line environment using advanced Linux knowledge through the use of a large number of system commands and switches to troubleshoot and diagnose advanced operating system problems Daily work consists of troubleshooting production systems housing mission-critical applications, as well as developing proactive solutions for preventing systems degradation and loss of capabilities. This includes tuning the systems to achieve optimal performance based on customer requirements and standard IT expectations for modern-day, high-demand systems. The administrator will also be responsible for performing operating system patching during standard work hours, with additional patching to be performed on various evenings outside of core hours as the mission requires. This includes a requirement for being available to work outside of standardized work hours for system outages and altered shifts to support contingency operations aligned with Customer mission requirements. This position requires flexible candidate that can tolerate a dynamic schedule based on the needs of both the department and the Customer. The candidate must participate in a rotating pager schedule being available for on-call support 24x7 throughout the year. Be able to assume responsibility for advanced troubleshooting and working beyond standard core duty hours to satisfy mission requirements, address negative impact that could potentially affect the mission, and performing work during all non-core hours in excess of standard pager duties in the event of an emergency or lack of personnel to stabilize a system

 Experience: Three to five years of Linux Administration in medium to large-scale networks Scripting to automate various processes using shell scripts or Perl Reviewing and revising documentation and standard operating procedures concerning the use of processes, and the overall management of mission systems Multitasking, prioritizing essential tasks, developing schedules for teammates or following schedules outlined by management Able to work with a team and develop solutions based on the technical expertise of other team members Conduct on-the-job training when the contract requires it. Perform varying amounts of self-study to maintain state-of-the-art technical expertise in an evolving environment Participate in vendor and/or operating system training if possible when the education is offered to the employee

Education: Bachelor of Science in a computer-related field or equivalent work experience of three to five years of Linux Administration in medium to large-scale networks A current CompTIA Security+ certification is required.

Desired Certifications: A Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification is desired A CompTIA Network+ is highly encouraged to meet the demands or network troubleshooting An ITIL Foundations version 3certification is strongly encouraged

Skills: Good Communication skills to interact with team members 

To apply to this position please go to www.s4inc.com and click on Careers to complete and an employment application and to upload your resume. 

S4 Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), and universal time off.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer disabilities/veterans. S4 participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.  If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, then we invite you to submit your resume.  Candidate selected must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract at all times 

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a position, please contact Michelle Sweeney, HR Manager, by phone at (781) 273-1600 or by email at accommodation@s4inc.com.

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