Senior Linux Systems Administrator at SAIC

Princeton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Linux Administration, RHEL, Shell Scripting, Configuration Management, Backup Systems, Database Cluster Management, Network File Systems, Smart Card Authentication, System Documentation, Technical Writing, Patch Management, IT Security

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is recruiting for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our program as a general technologist to support our NOAA GFDL program in Princeton, NJ serving the NOAA GFDL lab in a highly scientific user and mission driven facility. This individual would support both projects (60%) and user (40%) actives in a high interrupt tiered support environment requiring rapid response to the most complex customer systems inquiries. On a daily basis this individual may divide their time between (1) managing junior Admins to support lower level issues; (2) identifying, evaluating and prioritizing customer problems to ensure that inquiries are resolved appropriately; (3) conducting project work on several complex system projects simultaneously; and (4) managing and actively reporting on project status. The duties will include, but not be limited to: * Providing Mid-Tier to Top-Tier Systems Administration for clients and servers in a heterogeneous environment. * Systems Administration - Maintain IT Security posture according to organization requirements, Manage rigorous patching schedule for all systems, Manage existing Patching deployment tools, maintain and enhance current tools, replace the current backup system with a new one. * Installing SW packages, compiling where necessary, Maintenance inventory of all assets and applications. * Managing smart card authentication infrastructure. * Supporting Project (60%) and User (40%) actives in a high interrupt environment. * Writing/updating/enhancing system documentation concerning problem resolutions and HPC assets). * Writing technical justifications for the procurement of hardware & software. SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].

Responsibilities

Provide mid-to-top tier systems administration for clients and servers in a heterogeneous environment, balancing project work and user support. Responsibilities include managing junior admins, maintaining IT security posture, and overseeing patching and backup systems.