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Job Description
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As lead Linux Administrator in a software engineering development group, primary tasking will be in the configuration and maintenance of Linux servers/workstations for the development group. Secondary tasks include software programming when required. Selected individual will also participate as an active member on major Linux-based development and migration projects.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, EE, or closely related field. Linux certification is a plus.
Requires five or more years of professional experience in Linux systems administration and software programming.
Position will require administration, hardware/software maintenance, data backup, network support, and troubleshooting of Linux servers/workstations supporting technical programs. Duties include interfacing directly with vendor to maintain support contracts and technical support, and ensuring third-party application software is installed correctly and maintenance levels are current. Strong inter-personal, teamwork, and communication skills required.
Experience in performing kernel construction, modifications, enhancements, and automated software builds required. Experience in creation and distribution of vendor package manager across development group to include OS upgrades, apply/test OS patches, and planning hardware upgrades is required. Tracking, evaluating, and integrating developments from the open source community will be required.
Position requires knowledge of principles of network protocols, routing, and network-wide file systems. Strong knowledge and experience in network security and services such as HTTP, DNS, FTP, and NFS is required. Must be accomplished at writing Perl, PHP, shell and kickstart scripts to automate advanced administrative and repetitive tasks.
Linux system-level programming with FORTRAN, C/C++, OpenGL, GTK, and wxWindows cross-platform GUI library desired. Experience with distributed computing, object-oriented programming, and user interface development desired. Familiarity with CMM/CMMI a plus.
U.S. Citizenship required. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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