DOD/ Linux/ FULLY ONSITE

Morrestown, New Jersey

Onsite

Contract

$40/hr - $55/hr

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.

Posted by: Casey Superfine

Specialization: System Administration