System Administration L1 - TS/SCI Poly required

Systems Administrator L1 – Linux / HPC

We are looking for a Linux / HPC Systems Administrator to support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise IT systems, with a primary focus on Linux-based infrastructure, High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments, and virtualized systems. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux and Unix administration experience, including hands-on experience configuring, installing, and supporting virtual machines (VMs), while supporting daily system operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex computing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Linux-based IT systems.

- Manage daily activities related to the configuration and operation of IT systems.

- Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.

- Assist users with accessing and utilizing IT systems.

- Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across client/server, storage, network, and computing infrastructure.

- Configure, install, deploy, and maintain virtual machines (VMs) in enterprise and HPC environments.

- Troubleshoot and support virtualized systems, including operating system installation, configuration, performance, and system connectivity.

- Support hardware and dispatch-related issues, remaining engaged through resolution.

- Support secure data transfers, Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) activities, and STE/STN operations.

- Escalate technical issues and communicate status updates to agency management and internal customers.

- Configure and manage Linux and Unix operating systems, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system integrity.

- Install and load operating system software and implement enhancements to improve system reliability and performance.

- Configure and maintain network components supporting enterprise IT environments.

Required Qualifications

- Ten (3) years of experience as a Systems Administrator (SA) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

- Five (5) additional years of Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Core Skills

- Linux and Unix system administration.

- High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.

- Virtual machine (VM) installation, configuration, deployment, and support.

- Virtualized infrastructure administration and troubleshooting.

- Enterprise IT infrastructure and systems operations.

- System monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

- Server, storage, and network administration.

- Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support.

- Operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance