Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator at DecisionPoint | Cortek

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Unix, Linux, System Administration, System Patching, Upgrades, Hardening, Vulnerability Remediation, DISA STIGs, System Monitoring, Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Access Controls, Backups, Disaster Recovery, Tier II/III Support, Change Management

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Overview DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard IT Support Services contract. NNSY's mission is to safely return warships to the Fleet on time and within budget. The NNSY CIO (Code 109) provides comprehensive IT and telecom support that maintains Fleet readiness in logistics, maintenance, engineering, supply, legal, readiness reporting, emergency response, and more. The CIO installs, manages, and secures all shipyard networks and systems; approves IT purchases; and runs a Navy/DoD-compliant Information Assurance program. It supports approximatley 10,000 NMCI seats and leads cyberspace efficiency initiatives while managing SYLAN, SECNET, Mobile Workforce Enablement, NFPCICN, standalone systems, servers, wireless networks, circuits, applications, and devices. This position is fully on-site. Duties & Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux operating systems in classified and unclassified environments. Perform system patching, upgrades, hardening, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DISA STIGs. Monitor system performance, logs, and alerts; troubleshoot and resolve system and network issues. Manage user accounts, access controls, and system permissions. Support backups, disaster recovery, and system restoration activities. Provide Tier II/III support and participate in after-hours or surge operations as required. Maintain system documentation and support change management processes. Collaborate with network, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to support operational requirements. Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance required. Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering) with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience administering Unix/Linux systems in enterprise or DoD environments. Demonstrated experience supporting secure networks and mission-critical systems. Experience applying DISA STIGs and DoD cybersecurity policies to Unix/Linux systems. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience providing Tier II/III system support. Familiarity with network services, system monitoring tools, and enterprise backup solutions. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws. Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Responsibilities

The role involves administering, configuring, and maintaining Unix/Linux operating systems in classified and unclassified environments, including performing system patching and vulnerability remediation according to DISA STIGs. Responsibilities also include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, managing user access, and supporting backup and disaster recovery activities.