Linux System Administrator

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Linux System Administrator. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for helping to architect, as well as implement, administer and manage the various Linux technologies deployed across the organization.
Responsibilities
Installation and configuration of workstations and servers in accordance with a defined baseline
Troubleshoot systems running RedHat Enterprise Linux 7/8
Security, system hardening, system integrity, system backup, and continuous monitoring/auditing
Patch / package management, third-party software installation and maintenance
Manage VMware virtualization infrastructure
Server installation and configuration
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Networking configuration in a mixed Linux
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
A 4-year degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, other relevant technical field, or equivalent experience
Ability to work with others in a constructive and collaborative manner
Enthusiastic, dynamic self-starter able to own issues to conclusion
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
At least 1 year of Linux admin experience
Detail oriented
Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have at least one/two years of ongoing professional experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred
RedHat Enterprise Linux 8/9
Dell switches, servers, or SAN
VMware vSphere
Experience with Kubernetes (RedHat Openshift preferred)
RHCSA / RHCE
Security+
Network-attached storage (NAS) and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and maintenance
Automation using shell / perl / python / powershell
CI/CD or Gitlab Runners
Configuration management using Ansible or similar
Docker or Rootless Podman
*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $140,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.