Senior Linux System Administrator at CollabraSpace
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
About the Job
OVERVIEWAt BlueHalo, we don’t just witness the future of national security – we create it
We're on the search for a Senior Linux System Administrator to embark on challenging, mission-critical projects at Laurel, MD, directly impacting the nation’s security and intelligence mission
In our team of problem solvers, innovators, technologists, and operators, you'll be at the forefront of driving meaningful change and making an enduring impact.Are you ready to advance your career and make a significant impact in national security? Join us at BlueHalo, where your work contributes to groundbreaking solutions and shapes the future
Take the next step in your career journey and apply today!WHAT YOU WILL DOWork independently to ensure the reliability, availability and security of the solution by proactively monitoring the system, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to ensure high availability and continuity of operations
Maintain configuration management and baseline control of development, test, pre-production and production environments
Conduct regular security scans, analyze results and implement resolutions including testing of new hardware and software
Operate and maintain the solution, including patching of operating systems and COTS/FOSS/GOTS applications
Configure, manage and maintain components of the solution (application servers, load balancers, databases, operating systems, etc.)
Deploy systems in the Lab environment, integrate with other systems, perform testing and validation
Manage, track and maintain configuration items including licenses, SSL certificates and the hardware/software baseline
Support baseline deployments, upgrades and updates to the production environment including the installation and configuration of new software and hardware
Create, maintain and implement detailed documentation and maintain standard operating procedures
Perform trend analysis on component failures, network/node outages, and system performance parameters
Interact with software and hardware vendors to evaluate vendor products and make recommendations to purchase hardware and software
Work with network engineers and developers to troubleshoot environment issues as necessary
Escalate support issues to vendors as necessary and coordinate resolution.WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL BRINGBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a relevant technical discipline and 8 to 10+ years of relevant experience; Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.Experience applying DevOps concepts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and ensure baseline consistency across multiple environments.Experience installing, configuring, securing, deploying, managing, monitoring and maintaining a variety of complex hardware and software products across multiple environments.Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networking.Experience supporting, installing and configuring enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Salary Range: $105,000 - $200,000The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary
Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package
These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.CLEARANCETS/SCI with PolyEEO Statement"BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs
The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to
Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed
This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation
It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries."Job SummaryID: 2024-1897Category: Information TechnologyPosition Type: Full-TimeLocation: US-MD-Linthicum
We're on the search for a Senior Linux System Administrator to embark on challenging, mission-critical projects at Laurel, MD, directly impacting the nation’s security and intelligence mission
In our team of problem solvers, innovators, technologists, and operators, you'll be at the forefront of driving meaningful change and making an enduring impact.Are you ready to advance your career and make a significant impact in national security? Join us at BlueHalo, where your work contributes to groundbreaking solutions and shapes the future
Take the next step in your career journey and apply today!WHAT YOU WILL DOWork independently to ensure the reliability, availability and security of the solution by proactively monitoring the system, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to ensure high availability and continuity of operations
Maintain configuration management and baseline control of development, test, pre-production and production environments
Conduct regular security scans, analyze results and implement resolutions including testing of new hardware and software
Operate and maintain the solution, including patching of operating systems and COTS/FOSS/GOTS applications
Configure, manage and maintain components of the solution (application servers, load balancers, databases, operating systems, etc.)
Deploy systems in the Lab environment, integrate with other systems, perform testing and validation
Manage, track and maintain configuration items including licenses, SSL certificates and the hardware/software baseline
Support baseline deployments, upgrades and updates to the production environment including the installation and configuration of new software and hardware
Create, maintain and implement detailed documentation and maintain standard operating procedures
Perform trend analysis on component failures, network/node outages, and system performance parameters
Interact with software and hardware vendors to evaluate vendor products and make recommendations to purchase hardware and software
Work with network engineers and developers to troubleshoot environment issues as necessary
Escalate support issues to vendors as necessary and coordinate resolution.WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL BRINGBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a relevant technical discipline and 8 to 10+ years of relevant experience; Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.Experience applying DevOps concepts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and ensure baseline consistency across multiple environments.Experience installing, configuring, securing, deploying, managing, monitoring and maintaining a variety of complex hardware and software products across multiple environments.Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networking.Experience supporting, installing and configuring enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Salary Range: $105,000 - $200,000The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary
Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package
These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.CLEARANCETS/SCI with PolyEEO Statement"BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs
The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to
HR@bluehalo.com
Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed
This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation
It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries."Job SummaryID: 2024-1897Category: Information TechnologyPosition Type: Full-TimeLocation: US-MD-Linthicum
