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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The position is onsite.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide Tier III IT Systems support for customer Linux or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server environments
Install, configure, maintain, and optimize Linux and RHEL Server environments to ensure reliable and secure infrastructure
Diagnose and resolve the performance, security, and/or technical challenges related to the platforms listed above
Monitor performance, capacity, and backups; perform test restores and implement system updates, patches, and improvements
Investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel
Lead the development and documentation of system processes and train team members to ensure operational consistency and knowledge transfer
Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accomplish repeatable tasks
Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer’s production IT environment
Contribute to strategic planning, solve complex technical problems, and lead Linux and RHEL engineering projects or functional teams when required
Participating in processes throughout all phases of the ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests
Performing requirements analysis, requirements gathering, and integration for all platforms listed above
Willingness to occasionally work after normal duty hours (nights and weekends) to support system maintenance or service outages
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant Linux or RHEL experience, an Associates degree with 8+ years of experience, or a High School Diploma with an 11+ years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
Hands-on experience or knowledge with configuration and implementation at command-line interface, of Linux or RHEL Server technologies within an on-premise infrastructure
Experience with Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Experience performing Linux and RHEL server upgrades, migrations, and deployments
IAT Level III/DoD 8140 Advanced certification, e.g., SecurityX or CASP+ within 6 months of hire
DoD 8570 Computing Environment certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl to automate system tasks
Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible to maintain system baselines
ITIL v.3 Foundations or later certification highly desired
Experience using a Service Desk ticketing system, such as TrackIT or ServiceNow
Previous customer service experience strongly desired
Clearance Requirements:
Must have a current and active Top Secret clearance, and be willing and able to obtain a CI polygraph
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations
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