Junior Linux Administrator

Description

STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.

Employment Category: Full Time / Exempt

Location: Hanover, NH, On-site

Travel: None anticipated

Security Clearance: Secret, or the ability to obtain a clearance

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities:

Participate in the maintenance and upgrade of computer and network systems supporting application requirements. Work closely with a senior systems administrator to support developers and users creating or using software applications. Support the migration of applications and data to cloud-based systems. The successful candidate will be driven to remain current on the latest techniques/ technologies, detail oriented, and able to multitask while working individually and with a team.

Perform routine maintenance and configuration to ensure reliable operation of Linux and Windows computer systems, servers, and cloud services

Assist with installation and upgrade of computer components and software, set up Linux servers, and management of virtual servers

Check system performance, apply updates and patches

Help troubleshoot hardware/software errors with diagnostics, prioritize problems, and assist with resolution

Assist with regular backup operations and implement data protection and disaster recovery protocols

Participate in desktop and helpdesk support efforts

Support cloud services requirements

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

2 years’ experience in Linux systems administration, network administration, or similar role

· 1 year experience in Windows systems administration

· Experience with servers, network switches and routers, and VMWare

· Experience supporting relational database requirements

· Familiarity with AWS services and tools

· Experience with helpdesk operations for Windows and Apple, system security, and data protection

· Very good oral and written communication skills in English and the ability multitask, prioritize, and complete work within schedule

Education:

Associate’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field

Job Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

2 years’ experience in Linux systems administration, network administration, or similar role

1 year experience in Windows systems administration

Experience with servers, network switches and routers, and VMWare

Experience supporting relational database requirements

Familiarity with AWS services and tools

Experience with helpdesk operations for Windows and Apple, system security, and data protection

Very good oral and written communication skills in English and the ability multitask, prioritize, and complete work within schedule

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with establishing virtual servers

Certifications such as CompTIA Linux+

Active DoD Secret clearance