Linux Administrator jobs in Rockville, MD

Linux Engineer/Administrator

GovTact is looking for an experienced Linux Engineer/Administrator who will be responsible for network and server operations, to include installation, configuration and maintenance, in a complex multi-vendor environment similar in size to a small business. Server operations shall include, but not be limited to, hardware, virtualization, operating system (OS), and utilities on the network infrastructure and servers. Linux administration is key to this role. The position(s) is responsible for conducting research, analysis and evaluations supporting all phases of a network’s operational lifecycle, to include but not limited to, design, configuration, and oversight of component installation.

Job Description:

Three (3) years of recent and relevant working experience is required in the following focus areas:

· Administer and configure network infrastructure in a multi-vendor environment

· Administer and configure network inspection/routing hardware (firewalls, routers, etc.)

· Administer and configure Linux (Preferred: Debian, Ubuntu and CENTOS) server and desktop operating systems.

· Linux shell scripting (sh, ksh or bash)

· Install, configure and maintain internal networks, file servers, application servers, and workstations

· Administer and configure VMware vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, VxRail and other virtualization technologies

· Administer and configure DNS server Linux infrastructure with FreeIPA/Bind

· Maintain Nutanix clusters

Preferred Skills:

The following are preferred or desired skills:

· Proficiency in scripting and/or programming in a high-level language (i.e. Python, Powershell)

· Administer and configure Cisco network devices

· Site-to-site VPN management

· Deep knowledge on Linux netfilter/iptables

· Experience scripting automated provisioning of hosts and firewall/network appliances (e.g. Docker, etc.)

· Perform systems, network, and software engineering to support operational and investigative activities

· Experience managing Splunk arrays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $139,500.00 - $168,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Linux: 2 years (Required)
• VMWare: 1 year (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chantilly, VA (Required)

Work Location: In person