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Science Systems and Applications, Inc. Senior Linux Systems Administrator in Fort Meade, Maryland
SSAI seeks a Senior Linux System Administrator to perform functions in a dynamic and operational environment supporting cloud-based repositories in support of a program located in Annapolis Junction, MD. A successful candidate for this position responsibilities include:
Monitoring systems and resolving or escalating network and data flow alerts for cloud systems hardware, software or network issues
Monitor system health
Troubleshoot system problems
Maintain storage systems
Interface with external teams for hardware, network, and infrastructure support
Provide after-hours on-call/call-in support
Ensure system security requirements are satisfied
Participate in engineering discussions
Create/maintain system scripts
Patch/upgrade system
Administer user accounts
Maintain hardware inventory
Required Qualifications:
Experience working with large Hadoop and Accumulo based clusters
Experience interfacing with hardware, software, security, and network teams.
Experience with Bash, Python, and configuration management tools
Sustain a strong background in troubleshooting operational system issues as they arise is required
Successful Performance in a fast-paced mission environment where requirements change on a daily basis due to operational and world events
Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with the following:
- Configuration management tools such as Puppet preferred.
EOE, including disability/vets
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.