Patriot, LLC

UNIX/LINUX System Administrator III

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Mid Level
Patriot, LLC is in search of UNIX/LINUX System Administrator III to our mission critical team in Research Triangle Park North Carolina.


Essential Functions:
The candidate will work as a team member of an enterprise support team, providing on-site and remote support for Red Hat Linux servers and workstations at multiple locations.  Install new/rebuild existing Red Hat servers and workstations. Configure server and workstation hardware, peripherals, services, SAN storage and local storage, perform backups and restoration in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. Write bash and Ansible scripts to automate system administration and maintenance tasks. Install vendor software and scientific open-source packages. Apply Red Hat and other software patches / updates.  Write and review IT policies and procedures for both use and security.  Responsible for evaluating new hardware and software needs along with associated costs.  Create and maintain computer system network topography diagrams.  Work with management to ensure compliance with security protocols. Maintain documentation on the operations and configurations. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization. In addition, the candidate will also provide support for UNIX/Linux workstations and servers connected on the private LAN. Candidate may perform a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and involve major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment. Candidate will provide quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
  • Expert level knowledge of RedHat Linux operating systems RHEL7 / RHEL8 / RHEL9.
  • Fluent with RedHat Satellite and Unix encryption (ex. WinMagic SecureDoc).
  • Skilled with automation tools - Ansible and bash scripting.
  • Understanding of AD authentication (ex. Centrify).
  • Understanding of networking (DNS, IPv6) and tools (ex. EM7).
  • Understanding of Security management and related tools (ex. Nessus, Splunk).
  • Supporting a very complex and dynamic Unix environment for multiple customer groups.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to effectively troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including, but not limited to, procedures and technical topics. Communicates with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
  • Delegates and oversees technical implementation tasks of more junior team members to ensure work is delivered on time and on budget.
  • Contribute as project lead for key enterprise projects (assigned by the Unix Team Lead) and assisting the team with the RHEL7 to RHEL8 migration.
  • Can successfully mentor and motivate technical resources to provide a positive and productive team environment.
  • Provide estimates, timelines, and schedules on assigned work efforts.
  • Provide technical guidance and/or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
  • The following skills and experience are highly desired:
    • 5 years of experience as a system administrator of UNIX / Red Hat Linux operating systems Release 7/8/9.
    • SAN storage configuration experience with LVM on the Linux servers.
  • A can-do attitude is critical, detail-oriented, strong work ethic and a team player. 
  • Knowledge of SAMBA, Kerberos, AD, Veritas NetBackup, Nagios, ESXi VMWare.
  • Experience with writing bash and Perl scripts, Ansible playbooks to automate administration tasks.
  • Experience utilizing DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides STIG highly desired. Previous experience performing vulnerability scanning and remediation techniques preferred.
  • Experience working on RHEL9 DISA / STIG deployment scripts.

Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift 40lbs, move equipment, rack and un-rack host/servers and network hardware.

Essential Education:
  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems is preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator is a plus.
  • ITIL version 3 is a plus.
Special Considerations:
Must be clearable for Public Trust
Relocation Assistance Not Available.

Organizational "Fit" Considerations:
Position requires flexibility in job duties stemming from occasional after-hours work as well as the mission environment created at the customer site.  Must understand and enjoy providing support to a fast-paced operational enterprise.
 

Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.

Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To request accommodations for the application process please contact jobs@patriotllc.net or call 410-381-8015.

About Patriot LLC:

Patriot LLC (Patriot), located in Columbia, Maryland is an established, privately held government and commercial services Contractor with dedicated employees who bring relevant, responsive and adaptive solutions to our customers.

In 2014, Patriot’s CEO Anthony Russo was recognized as a Circle of Excellence Smart CEO Finalist and was profiled in the November/December issue of SmartCEO magazine. The Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes CEOs who have succeeded in taking an aspect of their businesses to a level most companies rarely achieve.

In 2013, we received the Baltimore Business Journal’s award for being the largest veteran owned business based in the Baltimore area. In 2012, we received the 2012 Best in Columbia for our work in the areas of Computer Integrated Systems Design.

In 2011, we received the Best of Maryland Award. Today, with multiple government and commercial Programs, our Core Competencies have evolved in several key operational, technical and program support areas.

As a value-added partner, we provide our government and commercial customers with the quality assurance, performance-based and program management credentials required for a maximum Return on Investment (ROI), and sustainable strategic advantages, for both the short and long terms.

Lastly, as a “verified” Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority/Disadvantaged Business Entity (MBE/DBE), Patriot is committed to delivering the highest quality personnel, most innovative approaches wrapped in state-of-the-art solutions using the latest and most advanced technologies available.

As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 24, 2021 or before beginning work if after November 24. Patriot will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Company website: http://www.patriotllc.net/

Company address: 9520 Berger Road Suite 212 Columbia MD 21046

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