Junior Linux Administrator

Company: SciTec, Inc.
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver Advanced Sensor Data Exploitation technologies and Science Instrumentation Capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Linux Administrator. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for helping to architect, as well as implement, administer and manage the various Linux technologies deployed across the organization.

Requirements

At least one year ongoing professional experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Microsoft in the following areas is required for the position.
Installation and configuration of workstations and servers in accordance with a defined baseline
Patch / package management, third-party software installation and maintenance
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues, providing user support
Networking configuration in a mixed Linux and Windows environment
Strong oral and written communications skills
Ability to work with others in a constructive and collaborative manner
Enthusiastic, dynamic self-starter able to own issues to conclusion
A 4-year degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another technical field is preferred.
Secret Clearance

Candidates who have at least one-year ongoing professional experience in any of the following areas will be preferred:
Virtualization technologies, VMWare vSphere and vCenter are preferred
Server and switch installation and configuration, Dell platform is preferred
Security, system hardening, system integrity, system backup, and continuous monitoring/auditing
Security+
RHCSA / RHCE and/or Microsoft certification
Redhat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL7)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Network-attached storage (NAS) and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and maintenance
Automation using shell / perl / python / powershell
Git / Gitlab / Continuous Integration
Configuration management using Ansible or similar
Docker, Kubernetes
Database maintenance and web development
Ability to document, track and execute requirements, policies, procedures, and system modifications

Benefits

As a small business, SciTec, Inc. offers room for growth and a flexible, fast-paced work environment. We work daily to develop one-of-a-kind solutions for challenging national problems. SciTec encourages collaboration across our offices in Boulder, El Segundo, Dayton, Huntsville, Virginia, and our headquarters in Princeton, and provides access to opportunities across the corporate spectrum. Initiative is expected and encouraged, all employees have the opportunity and flexibility to broaden their technical horizons, and our daily work makes an impact on the world around us. SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a variety of benefits including health insurance, parental leave, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k)plan with employer contribution, holidays and paid time off plans (including vacation and sick time), an annual profit-sharing plan, and an annual performance bonus plan. The salary range for this position is $59,000 to $94,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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