Linux Systems Administrator

Mission Technologies

Mission Technologies, a Division of HII, is a global team of more than 7,000 professionals delivering advanced technology solutions for national security. Our capabilities include C5

ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and unmanned underwater vehicles.

Linux Systems Administrator Lead – Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC‑N), Nellis AFB, NV (on‑site).

• Maintain continuous operation of multi‑user Linux computer systems to ensure mission support.
• Lead and mentor a team of System Administrators.
• Set up administrator and service accounts.
• Install system‑wide software and allocate mass storage space.
• Configure and troubleshoot systems (desktop and/or server).
• Optimize system operation, resource utilization, and perform capacity analysis and planning.
• Aid users in accessing and using systems.
• Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation of computing resources.
• Maintain security updates of operating system and software.
• Maintain system documentation.
• Evaluate vendor products to inform mission partner decisions.
• Provide on‑site support; remote work not available.

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 7 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD or Juris Doctor; or High School diploma with 13 years relevant experience.
• Management and/or mentoring experience.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Capability to work morning and evening shifts for flexible training operations.
• Must obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR clearance.
• Active Top Secret clearance within last 24 months.

• Certifications:
  
  Linux+ and Security+.
• Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) as a System Administrator.
• Experience maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity in an office setting.

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and time off; tuition reimbursement; and education scholarships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.