• As a Linux Systems Administrator (Sr. Computer Systems Technologist II, Principal Computer Systems Technologist) you a??ll collaborate with a diverse team supporting critical programs with classified information system capabilities in a mixed Unix-based/Windows-based environment.
• As a Linux/Unix Subject Matter Expert youâ??re responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs at our Andover, MA facility.
  
• Your primary responsibilities will include technical project implementation and sustaining engineering services for Linux/Unix-based environments.
• You a??ll also provide daily system administration/maintenance support on Windows, Linux, and UNIX-based environments in client/server, network and data storage capacities.
  
• In This Highly Collaborative Role Your Responsibilities Will Include
  
• Collaborating with partners to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions consisting of hardware and operating system technologies
  
• Integrating and partnering with programs to solve complex infrastructure problems
  
• Assuring a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management
  
• Responding to online end-user service requests
  
• Ensuring server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (NISPOM, RMF)
  
• Converting and upgrading to new systems
  
• Developing, revising and maintaining technical and operational documentation (including procedures) to continually improve our computing environments
  
• Maintaining and growing your own technical competence in multiple areas (such as Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, system imaging/build automation)
  
• Assisting in developing the overall performance and capability of your technical team through mentoring and knowledge sharing
  
• International or Domestic travel (potential)
  
• This position can be a Salary Grade E04 or a Salary Grade E05 based on the candidate\'s qualifications as they relate to the skills, experience and responsibility requirements for the position.
  
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of Day One of employment.
  

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience with Windows and / or Linux System Administration.
  
• xperience with virtual computing technologies such as VMware ESXi and/or vSphere.
  
• Experience troubleshooting Linux Operating Systems and Applications
  
• Security+ certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment
  
• US Citizenship is required
  

Desired Skills

• CISSP certification
  
• Strong knowledge of other *nix operating systems (e.g. Solaris, Irix)
  
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 2K3 Server, Windows 2K8 server
  
• Knowledge of Active Directory and group policy management
  
• Working knowledge of thin client technologies
  
• Experience with data storage and data backup technologies
  
• Working knowledge of operating system provisioning ? Cobbler, Ghost, MS MDT
  
• Working knowledge of system update management ?? WSUS, SCOM, Chef
  
• Working knowledge of computer system monitoring ? Nagios.
  
• Working knowledge of unified OS account management technologies.
  
• Good understanding of fundamental TCP/IP concepts
  
• Scripting / programming experience
  
• Strong understanding of fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts.
  
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  
• Curiosity, problem solving, desire to learn new skills
  
• Strong leadership skills
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Experience working as part of a team collaborating on problem resolution.
  
• Language expertise in addition to English
  

Required Education

• Bachelora??s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, Mathematics or a Technical Discipline OR 8 years of applicable professional experience in a related field in lieu of a Bachelora??s Degree