Linux System Administrator

Overview:

** Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph required. **

Rampart Technologies Corporation has an opportunity for a Linux/Unix System Administrator (SA) position is in the Northern Virginia area. You will be able to utilize your Linux/UNIX system administration and software development skills. You will work closely with the other SAs, system vendors and the end-users to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Skills and familiarity with the Linux Red Hat Operating System is a must. You will be allowed to stretch strong problem solving and communication skills, as well as work alone and as a member of the support and development team.

Job Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

Responsibilities:

  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Linux RedHat systems within an enterprise server environment
  • Install O/S patch updates and third party application updates to maintain reliability and security posture.
  • Understanding of all phases of the software development lifecycle; the System Engineering Life Cycle; and the ability to comprehend user business needs and concerns and integrate that understanding with technical skills
  • Illustrates hands-on knowledge and experience building and deploying automated server and workstation builds across an enterprise infrastructure with environments that are logically separated
  • Install, setup and maintain HP enterprise servers and SANS systems.
  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot ESXi virtualization systems.
  • Create and maintain backup of the Redhat/Unix systems and maintain and update the disaster recovery plans of the Redhat/Unix systems.
  • Create and update documentation to support system administration procedures for installing, operating and maintaining the systems.

Technical Requirements:

  • You must have 7 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 0 years of experience OR Masters and 1 years, Bachelors and 3 years, Associates and 5 years or HS and 7 years. Must comply with DoD 8570 IAT Level 2.
  • On-call Support

Desired Skills:

  • BA in Computer Science
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator

What We can Offer You:

Are you ready to make a difference? At Rampart, we create, modernize, and deploy cutting edge software that changes the world.

Our work supports the Department of Defense and focuses on Cybersecurity & Computer Network Operations, data science and analytics, and user experience design. We create software engineering, design, and analysis services that are unparalleled within the national Intelligence Community (IC). As a result, our expertise is sought out by industry leaders and our tools are used throughout the IC community. Our team of interdisciplinary engineers develops everything from high-level software UX/UI to low-level reverse engineering and everything in between. The tools we create are unlike anything else.

If you’d like to join a group of individuals who support mission critical tasking in a cleared environment, Rampart is the place for you. Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and innovation, which allows us to be a front-runner in our field.

Work/Life Balance
At Rampart, we recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Our organization is committed to supporting our employee’s overall well-being and productivity both at work and outside of work.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We support new team members and are committed to your continued growth. At Rampart, we have a broad mix of knowledge and experience levels on our team., Our team celebrates sharing knowledge and mentorship. Our senior engineers provide one-on-one mentoring for our more junior engineers and those from non-traditional engineering backgrounds.

In addition to mentoring, we try to help our employees continually develop their skills to become more well-rounded employees. We work to assign projects and tasks that enable you to expand your skill set and take on more complex roles in the future.

Benefits
We support your well-being. We offer a comprehensive list of benefits including: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible and health spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, parental leave, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.


U.S. Citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain/maintain a government security clearance. Rampart Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.Tier II Technician