Sr. Linux Systems Administrator w/ Polygraph - Military Veterans

Description

Job Description:

System/Network Administrator (SNA) Skill Level 3 (Linux)

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 2 (Escalation) and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages Virtual and storage environments; Linux, UNIX and Windows operating systems; installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity; and configures virtual, storage and network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

The Level 3 System/Network Administrator (SNA) shall possess the following capabilities:

+ IAVA monitoring and updates

+ Maintain Linux OS and perform updates

+ Monitoring, troubleshooting, and software version testing and updates

+ Provisioning and systems installations

+ Provide Linux Systems Administration

+ Administer customer Data Flow applications such as Niagarafiles

+ Performing vulnerability scans

+ Ensure servers remain STE/STN compliant

+ Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks

+ Collaborate in a team environment to resolve complex issues

+ Qualified candidate should have good problem solving and communication skills

+ Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

+ Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems

+ Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems

+ Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

+ Provide Tier 2 (Escalation) and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution

+ Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

+ Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

+ Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process

+ Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems

+ Configure and manage Linux, UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to

+ Build, configure, monitor and maintain virtual environments

+ Build, configure, monitor and maintain storage environments

+ Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets

+ Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware

+ Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies aspart of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

+ Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Qualifications: Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Contractor shall currently possess and maintain one of the following certifications:

+ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv) Server Infrastructure or;

+ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv) Desktop Infrastructure or;

+ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv) Messaging or;

+ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv) Communication or;

+ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert-Server (MSCE-Serv)SharePoint or;

+ Microsoft Certified IT Professional- Windows Server (MCITP – Serv)Administrator on Windows Server 8

+ Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Windows Server (MCITP – Serv)Virtualization Administrator on Windows Server 8 or;

+ Microsoft Certified IT Professional- MS Exchange Server (MCITP-EXG)Enterprise Messaging Admin on Exchange 2010 or;

+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or;

+ Linux Professional Institute -Level 2 (LPI-2) or:

+ Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or;

+ Sun Certified Systems Administrator (SCSA) or;

+ VMWare Certified Professional (Vsphere 5) (VCP5) or;

+ IBM CASA Lotus Notes/Domino (LND) or;

+ Computer Technology Industry Association - Storage + (Storage +)

Pay Range:Pay Range $105,300.00 - $162,000.00 - $218,700.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00066066

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.