The Role
Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, and support Ubuntu Linux systems in production environments. Responsibilities include infrastructure troubleshooting, virtualized and cloud server administration, performance monitoring, networking, security remediation, and operational documentation. The role requires experience with Linux administration, TCP/IP networking, system health diagnostics, and infrastructure support. Preferred skills include Docker, Ansible, Bash, Terraform, AWS, CI/CD, Nginx, Grafana, ELK, Python, and high-availability infrastructure.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Quantico, VA
Security Clearance: Active TS or higher [Required]
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*: $135,000 - $145,000
*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary
Position OverviewThe Systems Engineer administers, supports, monitors, and troubleshoots Linux systems in production environments. This role focuses on Ubuntu Linux administration, system health and performance, network troubleshooting, virtualized or cloud-based server environments, security fundamentals, and clear infrastructure documentation.
Key ResponsibilitiesLinux System Administration- Administer and support Linux systems in production environments.
- Support Ubuntu Linux environments.
- Apply Linux system administration concepts to maintain reliable system operations.
- Use the Linux command line and common shell utilities to perform administration and troubleshooting tasks.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across operating systems.
- Administer and troubleshoot servers in virtualized or cloud environments.
- Support monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosis of system health and performance issues.
- Apply working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, routing, firewalls, and common network troubleshooting tools.
- Support system security fundamentals, including patch management, access controls, SSH security, and vulnerability remediation.
- Document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes clearly.
- 5+ years of experience administering and supporting Linux systems in production environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Ubuntu Linux.
- Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across operating systems.
- Experience administering and troubleshooting servers in virtualized or cloud environments.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosing system health and performance issues.
- Solid understanding of Linux system administration concepts.
- Proficiency with the Linux command line and common shell utilities.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, routing, firewalls, and common network troubleshooting tools.
- Understanding of system security fundamentals, including patch management, access controls, SSH security, and vulnerability remediation.
- Ability to document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes clearly.
- Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
- Experience with Ansible or other configuration-management and automation tools.
- Experience writing Bash or other shell scripts for system administration and automation.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Experience administering web servers, reverse proxies, or application infrastructure such as Nginx.
- Familiarity with databases and troubleshooting application/database connectivity.
- Familiarity with centralized logging and monitoring platforms such as Grafana and ELK.
- Experience with scripting or automation using Python.
- Exposure to high-availability, load balancing, and scalable infrastructure concepts.
Skills Required
- 3+ years administering and supporting Linux systems in production environments
- Strong hands-on experience with Ubuntu Linux
- Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across operating systems
- Experience administering and troubleshooting servers in virtualized or cloud environments
- Experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosing system health and performance issues
- Understanding of Linux system administration concepts, command-line tools, and shell utilities
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, routing, firewalls, and network troubleshooting tools
- Understanding of patch management, access controls, SSH security, and vulnerability remediation
- Ability to document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes
- Active TS or higher security clearance
- Experience with Docker and containerized applications
- Experience with Ansible or other configuration-management and automation tools
- Experience writing Bash or other shell scripts
- Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
- Experience administering web servers, reverse proxies, or application infrastructure such as Nginx
- Familiarity with databases and application/database connectivity troubleshooting
- Familiarity with Grafana and ELK centralized logging and monitoring platforms
- Experience with Python scripting or automation
- Exposure to high-availability, load balancing, and scalable infrastructure concepts
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The Company
What We Do
The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm providing technology expertise to the federal and commercial sectors. With over a decade of experience delivering mission-critical support to the intelligence, defense, and national security sectors, the company specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions by securing top-tier talent to bridge workforce gaps in the most complex and secure environments.
