Linux System Administrator

Ellington Solutions is seeking out qualified candidates that will:

• Create and manage virtual environments (VMWare, ESX, VCenter Administration)
• Support IT system implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and processes.
• Support day-to-day operations and monitoring of client, server, storage, and network devices and data flows.
• Provide Tier 1 and 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and installs.
• Configure network components. Implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Systems administration of hardware and software in support of developing and testing of information technology systems

Requirements

The qualified candidate will have:

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• Active TS/SCI+FSP Clearance (Required)
• A bachelor’s degree accompanied by 10 years of experience, or alternatively, 15 years of relevant experience in place of the degree.
• Over 5 years of experience in Systems Administration, focusing on the hardware and software essential for the development and testing of information technology systems.
• Extensive experience with Linux.
• Competence in providing Tier 2 support.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, including Bash, Shell, Python, and Perl.
• Skills working with network devices such as routers, switches, gateways, and hubs.
• Familiarity with various computer networking protocols, including but not limited to TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS.
• Proven experience collaborating with a team to implement and integrate new technologies into established production settings.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining storage and file systems such as NFS, EXT3/4, and XFS.
• Capability in developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation for senior program management.
• Experience with integrated processing environments, including Storage Area Networks.