Linux System Administrator

Position Description
This team is dedicated to the operations and maintenance of the ground systems for NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) environmental-monitoring satellite missions. Data from our missions is used in weather forecasting, climate research, forest fire detection, search and rescue, and much more. The System Administrators provide onsite/remote IT support in collaboration with government technical leads. They are instrumental in implementing new directives to build out and configure enterprise tools; leverage those tools to maintain accurate inventory and automate monitoring, alerts, and reports; and cross-train each other so as to provide strong quality assurance and team integration. Responsibilities include:

Troubleshoot real time anomalies
Ensure accountability and proper operation of all hardware and software
Setup and maintain automated alerts and reports
OS and software installations, upgrades, and security patches/virus protection
Hardware hot swaps and rebuild/reimaging
Coordinate system modifications with satellite operations team to avoid disruption of service
Audit and maintain inventories of servers, workstations, software, and licenses
Follow CM and issue-tracking processes
Provide off-hour, on-call emergency support (on a rotating basis with team members; this is a rarity on the order of once every couple months)
Produce internal how-to's to facilitate cross-training team members

Required Skills
6+ years of experience leading to experience managing Linux systems , technical communication skills to gather information, report status, and record detailed task closure information. Independent learner and independently motivated. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Desired
Leadership/mentoring skills: ability to explain both written/verbally how to perform a task
Expert knowledge required in Red Hat 6, 7, 8 systems administration.
Experience with one or more of the following enterprise tools: Red Hat Satellite Server, VMWare, BigFix, SolarWinds, Tripwire
Expertise in Python, bash, selinux, regex, git, and/or PowerShell scripting
Experience with Windows OS, Active Directory, MS SQL, SCCM etc.
Experience with network administration and/or programming for troubleshooting in collaboration with wider team.
Experience in using configuration management systems including IBM ClearCase/ClearQuest, Jira in an environmental satellite ground systems support environment

Education
BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent.

Work Location
This positions is eligible for telework (1 day a week on-site; 4 days remote). On-site location is at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD.

Benefits
All full time employees are eligible for the following benefits upon starting: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran.