Linux System Administrator

4 OPEN - MUST HAVE ACTIVE DoD SECRET CLEARANCE

Position: Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Length: 6 month contract-to-hire

Rate: $40/hr - 55/hr

(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

Required Skills

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field or 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant experience.

• Must have hands on experience with command line linux

• A current CompTIA Security + certification is required for the position.

• Active secret clearance

• Familiarity with networking concepts, architectures, and protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP and/or Wireshark.

• Strong practical knowledge and hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux operating system

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of distributed simulation protocols such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).

• Knowledge of Navy C4I tactical systems such as Link 16 and GCCS.

• Experience working with Navy systems and/or commands.

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Linux Systems Engineer to join one of our clients in Virginia Beach, VA. This person provides technical support of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVCt) training events for distributed simulation applications and utilities. This is an onsite role in Virginia Beach.

Additionally, position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Installs new NTB software releases, upgrades, and patches.

• Provides engineering related support for NTB setup and configuration during the planning and execution of training events.

• Uses systems management software to monitor key simulation components and interfaces to respond to error conditions and ensure continued service.

• Troubleshoots problems and coordinates with other teams when problems occur.

• Develops and maintains technical architecture, configuration, and status documentation.

Compensation: $45-51/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.