Linux Systems Administrator - Annapolis Junction, MD - Ts/Sci W/ Full Scope Poly

Linux Systems Administrator needed for a direct hire opportunity with SOC's client to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required!

Responsibilities

• Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Linux Systems Administrator to provide system management, daily monitoring and optimization. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and execution, and be supporting mission-critical customers, providing pre-installation configuration, on-site integration, administration, and customer enablement of computing solutions.

• Work as an active member of the account team, interacting with the Service Delivery Manager, Sales, the customer, and site staff

• Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-party applications

• Maintain the Linux system availability to the customer, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or support documents

• Maintain system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades

• Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem and solution

• Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customer issues

• Implement solutions, repairs and workarounds, fully documenting steps taken when required

• Document and share troubleshooting techniques, new ideas, and utilities to help develop and grow organizational knowledge

• Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs as required

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph - we will not sponsor!

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience

• 3+ years' HPC-related experience, ideally with large-scale HPC and parallel file system administration and support - Manager will

• Security +

• Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security

• Technical skills to investigate and resolve complex problems

• Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, C, etc.) preferred

• Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation as needed

• Possess the organizational and analytical skills needed to effectively isolate both hardware and software problems and drive solutions through to conclusion

• Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledge sharing

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.