Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Linux System Administrator to join our Partner's IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise Solaris and Linux environments and supporting storage, backup, security, and patching systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with Solaris Operating System, IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and vulnerability management tools, along with a solid understanding of system hardening and package management. Responsibilities • Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production environment • Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Vertias NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations • Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories • Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus, ensuring compliance with security standards • Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments (as applicable to organizational standards) • Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks/policies • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response • Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements Requirements • TS/SCI FSP Clearance • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 3+ years of hands-on Solaris System Administration experience • 3+ years of hands-on Linux System Administration experience (OLVM, RHEL, CentOS, or similar) • Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems • Strong knowledge of Vertias NetBackup (NetBackup Administration) • Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows • Proficiency with YUM package management and patching strategies • Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks • Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance practices • Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar) Desired Skills • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification • Experience in enterprise environments with high availability and disaster recovery requirements • Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar) • Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments About Us For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

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Must-haves

Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production environment
Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Vertias NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations
Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories
Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus, ensuring compliance with security standards
Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments (as applicable to organizational standards)
Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks/policies
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response
Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements
TS/SCI FSP Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on Solaris System Administration experience
3+ years of hands-on Linux System Administration experience (OLVM, RHEL, CentOS, or similar)
Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems
Strong knowledge of Vertias NetBackup (NetBackup Administration)
Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows
Proficiency with YUM package management and patching strategies
Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks
Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance practices

Nice-to-haves

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification
Experience in enterprise environments with high availability and disaster recovery requirements
Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar)
Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments

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