Linux System Admin - Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Our Department of Defense client in Moorestown, New Jersey, is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior System Administrator to join their cutting-edge team
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established company that prioritizes innovation, quality, and continuous growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical projects and document findings to support ongoing improvement efforts
  
• Manage and maintain Linux servers and desktops, providing hands-on support
  
• Resolve complex support issues related to software, hardware, and networking
  
• Oversee the maintenance and configuration of Linux systems, ensuring all necessary software is installed and operational
  
• Set up IT hardware, services, configurations, directories, and storage systems according to project and organizational standards
  
• Implement monthly security patches to safeguard systems
  
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system installations, configurations, and issue resolution processes
  
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adjusting as needed to meet evolving customer demands
  
• Offer strategic advice to management on technology initiatives, process improvements, and implementation strategies
  
• Monitor lab performance, provide user support, and enforce IT policies.
• Develop operational procedures for lab use, identifying opportunities for improving processes, tools, and automation
  
• Assist in shaping the vision and strategy for non-production environments and support their deployment
  
• Install and configure AFMS products in lab environments, both on-premises and in cloud environments, as well as at customer sites
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  
• U.S
  citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance
  
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
  
• Familiarity with various server types (web, file, license, application, etc.)
  
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PERL, etc.)
  
• Experience with RHEL-based Linux distributions
  
• Knowledge of automation tools (Ansible preferred; Terraform is a plus)
  
• Experience with VMware vCenter and vSphere v6.5 or newer
  
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  
• Solid understanding of networking and TCP/IP protocols
  
• Experience with patch management
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact with users professionally
  
• Self-driven with a strong aptitude for quickly learning new technologies
  

Linux System Admin