LINUX/UNIX System Administrator

Company: JT4 LLC
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. We develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and air crews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Ability to build, configure, secure, maintain and manage LINUX and UNIX operating systems on enterprise computer servers and clients. Ensures hardware and software compatibility. Installs and manages third party tools. Knowledge of Red Hat and Solaris based server maintenance and storage systems. Knowledge of application installations. Working knowledge of scripting and automation. Working knowledge of system administration on Redhat OS.
--- Performs the daily operational support on the computer Operating System to include system security, access, configuration, backups and restores.
--- Specifies network requirements, monitors LAN performance, troubleshoots networking hardware and insures system is working properly according to specifications and parameters.
--- Organizes and secures directory structure and assists/trains staff members in the use of department Document Management Systems, associated databases and CM/DM release procedures.
--- Maintains and designs functional, visually esthetic web pages.
--- Specifies hardware requirements and provides Computer Authorization and custodial receipt listings to track equipment configurations and identification logs
--- Serves as POC for problem reporting, incremental version updates and monitors yearly support contracts.
--- Makes recommendations for future hardware/software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production and documentation environments.
--- Provides operational status as required.
--- Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution.
--- Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.
--- Manage and administer storage solutions including NAS and SAN systems.
--- Other duties as required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge on system administrative with virtualization technologies VMWare and RHV. Knowledge on system administration with Solaris. LINUX System Administration on Sun/Solaris and Dell hardware. Ability to deploy, configure, secure, maintain and updates servers supporting Oracle databases. Experience with Zones. Experience with scripting in Shell, Perl or Python. Working knowledge of DNS, NFS, DHCP.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Will be asked to make functional the initiatives established by management and will coordinate with other organizations as affected by upgrades, capabilities, policy and procedures. Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in associated discipline from an accredited academic institution or equivalent experience through technical training, completion of a recognized certification program, or experience. Requires at least 9 years of experience in computer system related areas of expertise. Must possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems. Must have specific experience in the maintenance of Operating Systems and support applications, in a centralized and distributed server environment. Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and possess a valid, state issued driver's license. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified. Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. SCC: CSAN6, JIT13; JCORP12 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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