DOD / LINUX SYSTEM ADMIN/ ONSITE/ SOUTH JERSEY

Our DOD client is seeking a highly motivated Senior System Administrator to join their dynamic team in Moorestown, New Jersey. As a leader in our industry, they value innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for projects, documenting outcomes and observations for continuous improvement.
• Perform hands-on technical duties with Linux servers and desktops.
• Address escalated trouble tickets, troubleshooting software, hardware, and networking issues.
• Perform system maintenance and software installations in a Linux environment.
• Configure IT hardware, services, settings, directories, storage, etc., in accordance with standards and project requirements.
• Install and maintain monthly security patches as required.
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation of installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Multi-task and adapt to changing directions to meet customer needs.
• Proactively support management on technology direction, process development, and implementation.
• Monitor health and performance of labs, supporting users, and adhering to IT policies and procedures.
• Generate operational processes for lab usage and support, identifying opportunities for improvement in operational processes, tools, and automation.
• Contribute to the formulation of a vision and roadmap for non-production environments and support implementation.
• Install and configure AFMS products within AFMS lab environments (on-premises and cloud) and customer sites.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• 5-7 years of related experience.
• Experience with various server types (web, file, license, application, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PERL, etc.).
• Experience with RHEL-based Linux distributions.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible preferred, Terraform a plus).
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter and vSphere v6.5 or newer.
• Experience with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.
• Understanding of patch management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and coordinate several concurrent tasks.
• Able to interface with users in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new IT technologies.
• Willingness to occasionally work non-standard hours as required.
• A team player with the ability to work well independently with limited direction.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.