New

Linux Administrator

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, King George
May 14, 2025
Requires Secret Clearance Requires Security + CE Certification On-Site in Dahlgren, VA Description TEKsystems seeks a Linux Administrator to join our growing team in Dahlgren, VA. Working as part of a team, administer and manage servers and end-user workstations in both unclassified and classified network environments on a Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program. Essential responsibilities of the Linux Administrator include, but are not limited to: * Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting relative to system operations * Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.g. Kickstart/Ansible) * Use cryptographic experience to set up public key infrastructure (PKI) to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption * DISA STIG implementation and work within Configuration-Managed Environments * Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors * Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization * Work closely with engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems * Support application installation, license management, software tracking / distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files * Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation * Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services * Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes * Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems * Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services * Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication * Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration * Configure static routes, packet filtering, and network address translation * Set kernel runtime parameters * Produce and deliver reports on system utilization * Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks * Configuring system logging, including remote logging * Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH and NTP Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in King George,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.