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At BlueHalo, an AV Company we don’t just witness the future of national security – we create it. We're on the search for a Senior Linux System Administrator to embark on challenging, mission-critical projects at Linthicum Heights, MD directly impacting the nation’s security and intelligence mission. In our team of problem solvers, innovators, technologists, and operators, you'll be at the forefront of driving meaningful change and making an enduring impact.

We're looking for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator that will oversee, maintain and administer day-to-day operation of all computer networks including hardware and software and support and training. Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components. Provide the first-level of computer and network support to the entire team to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

You'd like to do this:

• Conduct regular security scans, analyze results and implement resolutions including testing of new hardware and software.
• Maintain configuration management and baseline control of development, test, pre-production and production environments.
• Create, maintain and implement detailed documentation and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Deploy systems in the Lab environment, integrate with other systems, perform testing and validation.
• Perform trend analysis on component failures, network/node outages, and system performance parameters.
• Interact with software and hardware vendors to evaluate vendor products and make recommendations to purchase hardware and software.
• Configure, manage and maintain components of the solution (application servers, load balancers, databases, operating systems, etc.).
• Work with network engineers and developers to troubleshoot environment issues as necessary.
• Support baseline deployments, upgrades and updates to the production environment including the installation and configuration of new software and hardware
• Plan and lead major technology assignments.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
• Escalate support issues to vendors as necessary and coordinate resolution.
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.

You’re required to have this:

• Minimum of ten (10) years experience
• Experience providing system administration services for Linux / UNIX infrastructure and development systems (scripting and loading machines).
• Experience operating and maintaining, including patching operating systems and COTS/FOSS/GOTS applications.
• Experience managing, tracking, and maintaining configuration items including licenses, SSL certificates and the hardware/software baselines
• Able to work independently to ensure the reliability, availability and security of the solution by proactively monitoring the system, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to ensure high availability and continuity of operations.
• An active Government security clearance at the Secret level or above.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $215,000

The BlueHalo, an AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.