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Senior Linux Systems Administrator (Hardware and Cloud Experience)

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team supporting a Fort Meade, MD customer.

As a Senior Systems Administrator you will perform and lead system administration functions in a Linux-based private Cloud environment. Must be a self-starter with a strong background in Unix/Linux, scripting/automation, virtualization/Cloud infrastructure, storage and networking. Experience with DevOps tools is a plus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Utilize your knowledge of Linux, scripting, and Cloud architectures to provide solutions to automate services and processes for a private cloud environment
• Work with a team to design and create a scalable, resilient, and automated private cloud infrastructure
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and design constraints to evaluate optimal solutions in compliance with DoD guidelines
• Build, configure and maintain virtual servers utilizing Linux and scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks

Basic Qualifications:

• Self-starter with minimum ten (10) years experience in systems administration of hardware and software in support of developing and testing of information technology systems
• Bachelor’s Degree and (7) or more years, In lieu of a degree relevant experience in administration of Linux.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing virtual environments (VMWare ESX, VCenter Administration)
• Experience configuring and maintaining storage and file systems (NFS, EXT3/4, XFS)
• Minimum two (2) years experience in writing scripts (Bash, Shell, Python, Perl)
• Proficiency in working with applicable network devices to include routers and switches, gateways and hubs
• Proficiency in building and troubleshooting hardware-based Linux server builds
• Minimum seven (7) years experience with computer networking protocols including, but not limited to TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS
• Demonstrated experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into existing production environments
• Minimum five (5) years experience with integrated processing environments such as a Storage Area Network
• Experience in developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Puppet, Kubernetes, desirable
• Experience with Nifi desirable

Security Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/ Poly

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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