UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator

Job Title

UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator

Location

Dahlgren, VA

Company

Innovatus Technology Consulting

Job Summary

Innovatus Technology Consulting is seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support networks and software systems in a DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional experience administering UNIX and/or Linux systems, with strong skills in system operations, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. This role requires designation at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II and a Top Secret (T5) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UNIX and/or Linux systems, networks, and software environments.
• Perform system backup and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Conduct basic software management, including installation, updates, and configuration of operational systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
• Implement and maintain security management practices and library management procedures.
• Install and configure hardware components as needed to support operational requirements.
• Operate computer systems across different operating environments.
• Perform sizing, performance tuning, resource allocation, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues.
• Work with network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in UNIX and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• System backup and recovery
• Basic software management
• Security management and library management
• Installation and configuration of hardware
• Operational systems and COTS software
• Operating computer systems in different operating environments
• Sizing, performance tuning, hardware/software/network troubleshooting, and resource allocation
• Experience with various network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.
• Must be able to obtain or currently hold designation as IAT Level II.
• Active Top Secret (T5) clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant technical certifications aligned with IAT Level II requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Experience supporting DoD or government systems in a classified environment.