Linux Systems Administrator

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We are recruiting for a Linux Systems Administrator that will apply expertise in the installation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of both Linux and Windows-based architectures. Key duties include maintaining operating systems, application support, integration, design, and assistance with additional duties as needed to support the team.

• Provide daily operational support for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications
• Support virtual and physical infrastructure of servers running CentOS in a dev, test, and production configuration, and support an infrastructure of different applications comprising of end user applications, developer tools and infrastructure support applications.
• Develop and maintain environments running in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Maintain the integrity and security of systems by monitoring security feeds and dashboards in support of Continuous Monitoring activities
• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for applications across a complex computing infrastructure
• Monitor application and operating system performance; analyze, document review and remediate incidents to understand the root causes and ensure implementation of proper fixes
• Develop and oversee implementation of testing strategies and document the results
• Leverage scripting and system automation tools
• Research and recommend hardware and software, coordinate installation, and provide backup recovery
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and the client to ensure proper integration of applications
• Work with tech team to complete required maintenance and patching, DTOs, File Transfers
• Provide security reports (e.g. Log files, Scans, etc.)

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work experience.
• Extensive experience with Redhat and/or Centos
• Demonstrated experience with VMWare ESXi infrastructure 6.x + vCenter server, host clustering with HA, DRS, replication
• Demonstrated experience in server builds using automated mechanism
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible and/or Puppet
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible playbooks for virtual and physical instance provisioning, configuration management and patching and software development
• Demonstrated experience with building, upgrading and maintaining applications and services in an AWS account
• Demonstrated experience with code maintenance using Git, Gitlab, and/or Github
• Demonstrated experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Demonstrated experience with managing Elasticsearch on CentOS
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with other systems administrators, storage administrators, application developers, and network engineers to solve complex problems

• Certified Linux System Administrator a plus
• AWS Certification a plus
• ITIL Foundations Certification a plus
• Certifications relating to IT Security (CISSP, GIAC, Security+) a plus

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.