Direct hire.  This is not a temp to perm or temp opening.  Seeking Systems Administrator with Unix or Linux experience.  Exposure to Mainframe is a plus.  Must be US Citizen in order to attain clearance.  Prefer Secret and/or DHS related clearance, but will also attain clearance for those without one first.  Location is Falls Church, VA.  Will consider full time salaried employees and 1099 contractors.

As part of a Development Team (approx. 10 people), serve as a Unix/Linux Server Administrator who will perform systems administration supporting engineering and sustainment teams with the running of multiple hosted enterprise applications.  The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about Unix/Linux Server Administration and how it is installed, configured, patched, and monitored.  The candidate should also have experience with scripting and managing/troubleshooting COTS tools.
 
Technical Duties and Functional Responsibilities:

• Monitor and perform reconciliations between systems.
• Perform administration of Linux/Unix systems.
• Support administration and troubleshooting of COTS products (including MicroFocus)
• Comply with government-wide, DHS, and CBP requirements including those associated with systems security, access and internal controls.
• Provide experience and best practices related to O&M support.
• Proactively identify, recommend solutions for systems issues and support their resolution.

 
Job Requirements, Skills, and Certs:

• Must be U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain government clearance. 
  • Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance, or prior CBP experience a plus.
• Must have 10+ year of experience with Linux, Unix, and/or Solaris
• Familiarity or experience with mainframe systems a plus.

 
Additional Information about Position and Company:

• Salary: up to $115,000 depending on experience (or $85/hr 1099)
• Job location:  Falls Church, VA
• Company benefits:
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 10 paid Federal Holidays
  • 401(k) plan with matching funds
  • Long-  and short-term Disability coverage
  • Company sponsored Life Insurance coverage
  • Hiring Referral Bonus
  • Reimbursement for approved technical training/exams