Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Criterion Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator to build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers and user workstation hardware and software.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Systems Administrator: $92,000 - $130,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Systems Administrator Responsibilities Include:

• Proactively maintain and develop all infrastructure technology to maintain necessary uptime service
• Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all managed environments
• Fault finding, analysis and of logging information for reporting of performance exceptions
• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning
• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, storage and network hardware
• Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks
• Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment
• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning
• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Systems Administrator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology
• Minimum of five (5) years of solid experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems administration
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS and LDAP
• Experience integrating Linux with Windows Active Directory
• Experience with operating system update services such as YUM or DNF and RedHat Satellite
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Security+ Certification or the ability to get certification within 6 months of hiring
• Knowledge of multiple specialties such as operating systems, storage technologies and
• peripherals
• Familiarity with VMWare and virtualization concepts
• Shell, Perl, and/or PowerCLI/PowerShell scripting
• Ability to use verbal and written communication skills to present information to a diverse
• population (technical and non-technical).
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Ansible modules and Trellix Anti-Virus
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Systems Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Linux General Administrator
• Infrastructure Engineer

Keywords:

• VMWare
• Linux
• RedHat
• Sec+
• Poweshell

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.