Linux & Storage Systems Administrator Position Title : Linux & Storage Systems Administrator Location : Chantilly and Tysons Corner Clearance : TS / SCI CI poly Employment Type : Full-time Overview We are seeking an experienced Linux & Storage Systems Administrator to join our IT infrastructure team.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux administration , network storage systems (hot and cold storage tiers) , and working knowledge of BSD-based environments .
This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise storage solutions while ensuring system reliability, performance, and security for mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities Administer and maintain Linux server environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian).
Manage network storage systems (SAN, NAS, object storage, tape libraries) for hot and cold data storage.
Configure and optimize file systems (ZFS, ext4, XFS, UFS) to support enterprise workloads.
Deploy and support storage protocols (NFS, SMB, iSCSI, Fibre Channel).
Perform capacity planning, system tuning, and troubleshooting for Linux and BSD systems.
Implement backup, archival, and disaster recovery solutions across hot and cold storage tiers.
Support BSD environments (FreeBSD / OpenBSD) for network services, storage gateways, or security appliances.
Develop scripts (Bash, Python, Ansible) to automate administration, monitoring, and storage lifecycle tasks.
Ensure system and storage infrastructure meet security compliance and audit requirements.
Monitor infrastructure health and performance using tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Collaborate with network, application, and security teams to support enterprise operations.
Qualifications Required :
5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration.
Hands-on experience with enterprise storage solutions (hot and cold storage tiers).
Strong knowledge of storage technologies :
SAN, NAS, tape archival, object storage.
Familiarity with BSD (FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD) system administration.
Proficiency in file systems (ZFS, UFS, ext4, XFS) and storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB).
Experience with backup and recovery tools (Bacula, Amanda, rsync, ZFS snapshots).
Solid scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Ansible) for automation.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred :
Experience with virtualization / container platforms (VMware, KVM, Docker, Proxmox).
Knowledge of high-availability and clustering solutions.
Security hardening and compliance experience (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).
Relevant certifications :
RHCSA, LPIC, CompTIA Linux+, Storage+ , or vendor storage certifications.
Active security clearance (if applicable for client work).
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