Linux Administrator jobs in Gulfport, MS

Description

Job Description

If you're interested in being a part of an extraordinary mission, working with our customer who runs the DoD’s largest supercomputing centers and operating some of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, we could use your experience and enthusiasm! You will be providing your LINUX Systems Administration expertise to ensure DoD scientists have reliable access to these critical resources. You will be directly supporting the warfighter.

This position can be remote with the ability to travel to the site on a need basis. and an Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin work on the program

So, here is some of what will you be doing in this role?

• Provide for RedHat Linux systems administration, performance tuning, client security administration, systems software support, and technology assessments in support of a multi-platform UNIX environment.
• Perform systems enhancement, configuration, maintenance, installation, interfaces, coordination, and software installations and upgrades to UNIX operating systems and layered software packages.

• Monitor and tunes systems to achieve optimum level of performance in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• Perform acceptance testing of modules, subsystems, and total systems. Will be responsible to perform software installation and configuration.
• Monitor log files, performance issues, and the production environment for mission critical systems
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines
• Ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines

These are the required qualifications...

• Must hold an active in scope SECRET clearance or have the ability to obtain Interim SECRET eligibility prior to start. (US Citizenship required)
• Must hold a HS diploma with a minimum of 6 years related experience or AS 4, or BS 2, or MS.
• Must hold current DOD 8570 IAT II certification -  Security and one of the following Linux certifications: Linux , RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) prior to starting.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in a written form with users and office staff

These are the preferred qualifications

• Server Administration experience
• VI Editor experience

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.