The Linux\Unix System Administrator, will be under the guidance of the technical Lead of system administrators, he develops and maintains all operational systems. The System Administrator is responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of Linux\Unix servers and systems used for production, development and running (Specific Systems) Software. The System Administrator is also responsible for administering the applications systems running on Linux and Sun Solaris servers. You will also conduct system analysis and development, with limited support and direction from the government information staff, to keep our systems current with changing technologies. The System Administrator must possess a strong background in the UNIX OS, preferably with Linux/Unix server administration. As new technologies emerge and impact our systems, the System Administrator is expected to learn these technologies very quickly and resolve any problems involved in integrating new technologies with our systems. The Linux\Unix System Administrator is a key technical resources for other Senior Staff, providing advice, training and technical support for various projects. In addition, the System Administrator works closely with professional technical staff in the engineering and customer solutions teams in evaluating current systems and making decisions on future development.

The qualified candidate will provide Subject Matter Expertise in the areas of interoperability with Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS), Adobe Connect and other related Unified Communications application level software with traditional VTC implementations.
The qualified candidate will work with the Video Teleconferencing/Unified Communication division to create interoperability solutions between standard VTC implementations (Cisco and Tandberg) and OCS/Adobe Connect/other related Unified Communications applications.

• Manages multiple Linux\Unix servers and workstations ensuring proper integration of these components with existing computer systems.
• Manages multiple linked databases to include security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and development and implementation of bulk data import/export procedures.
• Plans and implements system security policy, to include firewalls, host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts.
• Conducts growth analysis and capacity planning, and develops capital and operating budget proposals.
• Designs and develops advanced methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying data for input and/or retrieval.
• Designs and programs specific applications in response to department needs; installs and debugs new and/or upgraded software on server and client platforms, ensuring compliance with current site licenses; designs, programs, and manages websites and associated pages.
• Documents the design of the Linux\Unix operating environment.
• Ensure all Linux\Unix systems and their applications are fully and properly documented.
• Document any changes performed to all production Linux\Unix servers and their hosted applications.
• Researches, evaluates purchases, installs, configures, and troubleshoots all hardware, peripherals, and equipment necessary.
• Troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational problems.
• Develops and implements various training and instruction programs for users on the use of Linux\Unix operating systems, networking, applications, and databases.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• May lead or guide the work of other staff engaged in similar functions.
• Ensure that the Linux\Unix operating systems are compliant with all DOD, Army, and MEDCOM security requirements at all times.
• Work with vendors and third party entities to ensure that the applications running in the servers are working optimally and compliant with DOD, Army, and MEDCOM security requirements at all times.
• Work with the Information Assurance team in ensuring that the Linux\Unix systems and its applications are in compliance with security requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Some knowledge of server virtualization is necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Extensive experience working with Linux\Unix system and program installation, compilation and configuration; Previous programming or scripting experience Proficiency with BSD (e.g. NetBSD, OpenBSD), Windows XP, and Mac OS X operating systems; understanding of the administration of SQL database servers such as (e.g. Oracle), and secure web servers such as Apache with mod_ssl and TOMCAT; Knowledge of Perl and CGI scripting; working knowledge of Bourne shell scripting; knowledge of standard backup infrastructures; System-level security procedures, familiarity with cryptography tools (e.g. secure shell, OpenSSL, IPSec); experience maintaining servers for standard Internet services such as DNS, NFS, DHCP, Samba, printing (e.g. LPR, CUPS) and FTP service; Experience with troubleshooting hardware; Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance; Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff; Ability to work productively in teams; good problem solver.

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