Your Impact:Jacobs is currently interviewing candidates for a Linux Administrator. The position supports our government customer in Hanover, Maryland by providing support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. This role provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. It is also responsible for support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers, and for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. This role also configures and manages LINUX operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:Provides support for hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution processConfigures and manages LINUX operating system and installsCreates bash shell scripts to aid in system stability and deployment repeatabilityManages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systemsProvides Tier I (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problemsOptimizes system operations and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planningProvides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets.Loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network componentsHere s what you ll need:Four (4) years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the field is required.Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) additional years of system administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.Active TS/SCI required4 or more years of LINUX (Redhat/CentOS 5 or greater) experience4 or more years of bash programming experienceTS/SCI W/PolyDesired Requirements:Knowledge of web technologies (html, xml, Java2E, etc.)1 or more years of experience with virtualization1 or more years of experience with Puppet 3 or greater#divergent#cjcyberJacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.