DOD/ Linux/ FULLY ONSITE

Our Department of Defense (DOD) client in Moorestown, New Jersey, is seeking a motivated Senior System Administrator to join their innovative and industry-leading team. This is a prime opportunity to collaborate with a well-established organization that emphasizes innovation, excellence, and ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical projects, document outcomes, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Perform hands-on management of Linux servers and desktops.
• Address escalated support tickets, resolving issues related to software, hardware, and networking.
• Maintain and update Linux systems, including software installations.
• Configure IT hardware, services, directories, and storage in alignment with project and organizational standards.
• Apply security patches as needed, at least monthly.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system installations, configurations, and issue resolutions.
• Manage multiple tasks while adjusting priorities to meet customer demands.
• Provide proactive guidance to management on technology strategies, process enhancements, and implementations.
• Monitor the performance and health of lab environments, assist users, and enforce IT policies.
• Create operational procedures for lab support, identifying opportunities for process optimization, tool enhancement, and automation.
• Contribute to the vision and strategy for non-production environments and support their implementation.
• Install and configure AFMS products in lab environments (both on-premises and cloud-based) and at customer locations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with different 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 is a plus).
• Knowledge of VMware vCenter and vSphere v6.5 or newer.
• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) is beneficial.
• Understanding of networking and TCP/IP protocols.
• Knowledge of patch management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact tactfully with users.
• Self-motivated with a quick learning ability for new IT technologies.

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 (MRP) 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. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.