Linux Systems Administrator

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Join a new and exciting opportunity to protect national security and provide premier mission focused IT services for a dynamic and growing program.  Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux System Administrator to join our team near Ft. Meade, MD or San Antonio, TX. 

In this role, you will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and manage IT system infrastructure as well as any processes related to problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.

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

• 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 

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

• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating systems software, troubleshoot , maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.  Five (5) years of additional related experience may be substituted for a degree. 

• 5-15 years' of related experience.  

• LINUX experience.

• IAT Level II certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Linux and modern automation/configuration tools.

• RedHat certification.

Knowledge of technologies including, but not limited to:

• Kubernetes

• Docker

• AWS(C2S)

• PostGres

• Solaris

• VMWare

Security Clearance Requirements: 

• Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph  

Physical Requirements: 

• Sedentary work, speaking, standing, talking, walking, working with computers, working with data, working with numbers and figures, ability to handle stress & work under pressure, ability to use MS Office and a PC, analytical or critical thinking skills, leadership and listening skills, multi-tasking, ability, negotiating skills, oral & written communication skills, presentation skills, project management ability and skills, computer operating skills, and team building skills 

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

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