Job Title: UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Dahlgren, VA
Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting
Job Summary
Innovatus Technology Consulting is seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support networks and software systems in a DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional experience administering UNIX and/or Linux systems, with strong skills in system operations, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. This role requires designation at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II and a Top Secret (T5) clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain UNIX and/or Linux systems, networks, and software environments.
- Perform system backup and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Conduct basic software management, including installation, updates, and configuration of operational systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
- Implement and maintain security management practices and library management procedures.
- Install and configure hardware components as needed to support operational requirements.
- Operate computer systems across different operating environments.
- Perform sizing, performance tuning, resource allocation, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues.
- Work with network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in UNIX and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- System backup and recovery
- Basic software management
- Security management and library management
- Installation and configuration of hardware
- Operational systems and COTS software
- Operating computer systems in different operating environments
- Sizing, performance tuning, hardware/software/network troubleshooting, and resource allocation
- Experience with various network protocols, including TCP/IP, and major network security tools.
- Must be able to obtain or currently hold designation as IAT Level II.
- Active Top Secret (T5) clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant technical certifications aligned with IAT Level II requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
- Experience supporting DoD or government systems in a classified environment.
Skills Required
- At least three years of professional UNIX and/or Linux systems administration experience
- Experience administering networks and software systems
- Experience with system backup and recovery
- Experience with basic software management, including installation, updates, and configuration
- Experience with security management and library management
- Experience installing and configuring hardware
- Experience with operational systems and commercial off-the-shelf software
- Experience operating computer systems across different operating environments
- Experience with sizing, performance tuning, resource allocation, and hardware, software, and network troubleshooting
- Experience with TCP/IP and major network security tools
- Must be able to obtain or currently hold IAT Level II designation
- Active Top Secret T5 clearance
- Relevant IAT Level II technical certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent
- Experience supporting DoD or government systems in a classified environment
What We Do
Innovatus Technology Consulting provides clients with expert technology frameworks, products, and services to achieve mission success. Since its founding in 2012, Innovatus connects subject matter expertise and innovative thinking to ensure the most impactful value for our clients and partners. Innovatus Technology Consulting holds certifications as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a VETBIZ Certification (registered with the VA).
