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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. Senior Linux Administrator in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows-based systems in a secure environment. The candidate will possess a Security+ certification and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility. Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) within the last three years is highly desirable.technical and non-technical stakeholders in both independent and team settings. This role is an in-person role that is co-located with our government customer's organization at WPAFB. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain servers and workstations. Perform system hardening and security audits to ensure compliance with established security policies. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. Implement and maintain system backups and disaster recovery procedures. Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement. Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python). Collaborate with other IT staff to ensure system stability and availability. Provide technical support to end-users. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in systems administration. Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures. Qualifications Required: CompTIA Security+ Certification Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility Working knowledge of Windows server administration. Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning. Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python preferred). Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu). Preferred: Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) within the last 3 years. Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM). Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). RHCSA Certification. Linux+ Certification. 12+ years of relevant IT experience and Bachelor's degree in related field OR 10+ years of relevant IT experience and Master's degree in related field. Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Work Environment: This is a 100% on-site position. Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, In