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Linux & Storage Systems AdministratorPROVATOHR INC • Tysons, VA, US
Linux & Storage Systems Administrator

Linux & Storage Systems Administrator

PROVATOHR INC • Tysons, VA, US
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Job Description :

  • 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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