Linux System Administrator

Break Point Labs is seeking a motivated and experienced UNIX System Administrator to take on a critical role in managing and maintaining Linux-Based systems and servers. This Team Member will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of organizational information systems. The ideal candidate will be a proficient communicator with strong-analytical and problem-solving skills. They will apply these skills daily to proactively identify, clearly communicate, and efficiently resolve complex technical issues.

The System Administrator will provide end-user support and perform sustainment tasks to maintain operational readiness and system availability.

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, or similar) servers and components.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory (AD) integration for Linux systems, alongside managing critical network services such as DNS and DHCP.
• Maintain robust security posture through meticulous management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and detailed oversight of Linux user/group creation, permission management, and access controls.
• Implement and oversee backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) solutions to ensure minimal downtime and data loss in the event of an outage or catastrophic event.
• Apply OS patches and updates regularly; maintain administrative tools and utilities.
• Continuously monitor system performance and provide statistics and reports on system health, availability, and capacity planning to inform management decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce detailed installation, configuration, and maintenance procedures to ensure consistency, repeatability, and compliance across all managed systems.
• Manage and verify security solutions, including firewalls, antivirus/endpoint protection, and intrusion detection systems.
• Execute system upgrades, configuration changes, and file archival/purging as required.
• Collaborate with network, application, and database teams to ensure system reliability, availability, and scalability.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of all system configurations, standard operating procedures, and service records.
• Provide troubleshooting and rapid resolution of technical issues to minimize impact on end-users and organizational operations.
• Up to 25% travel (including international travel) may be required.
• Be available to provide on-call after-hours support on a rotating schedule to address critical incidents or needs that occur outside of standard business hours.

• Proficiency in Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Experience with Active Directory and Linux user/group management
• Knowledge of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, HTTP/S)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
• Experience with scripting and automation (Power Shell, Bash, Python)
• Knowledge of system hardening and compliance to meet DoD security requirements
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments is preferred
• Familiarity with database management (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL)
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (Ansible, SCCM, Puppet, Chef) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and cybersecurity best practices preferred
• Linux/Unix-based certification is strongly preferred.

Must have IAT-II certification and CND Analyst/Auditor Certification

DoD Secret

High School Diploma