DOD / LINUX SYSTEM ADMIN/ ONSITE/ SOUTH JERSEY
Motion Recruitment
- Moorestown, NJ
- Contract
- Full-time
- Provide technical leadership for projects, documenting outcomes and observations for continuous improvement.
- Perform hands-on technical duties with Linux servers and desktops.
- Address escalated trouble tickets, troubleshooting software, hardware, and networking issues.
- Perform system maintenance and software installations in a Linux environment.
- Configure IT hardware, services, settings, directories, storage, etc., in accordance with standards and project requirements.
- Install and maintain monthly security patches as required.
- Develop and maintain thorough documentation of installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Multi-task and adapt to changing directions to meet customer needs.
- Proactively support management on technology direction, process development, and implementation.
- Monitor health and performance of labs, supporting users, and adhering to IT policies and procedures.
- Generate operational processes for lab usage and support, identifying opportunities for improvement in operational processes, tools, and automation.
- Contribute to the formulation of a vision and roadmap for non-production environments and support implementation.
- Install and configure AFMS products within AFMS lab environments (on-premises and cloud) and customer sites.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
- 5-7 years of related experience.
- Experience with various server types (web, file, license, application, etc.).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PERL, etc.).
- Experience with RHEL-based Linux distributions.
- Experience with automation tools (Ansible preferred, Terraform a plus).
- Familiarity with VMware vCenter and vSphere v6.5 or newer.
- Experience with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous.
- Knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.
- Understanding of patch management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and coordinate several concurrent tasks.
- Able to interface with users in a pleasant and tactful manner.
- Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new IT technologies.
- Willingness to occasionally work non-standard hours as required.
- A team player with the ability to work well independently with limited direction.