Field Engineer/linux Systems Administrator - 24819

Field Engineer/Linux Systems Administrator - 24819

At Wyetech, you'll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

We are looking for a Field Engineer/Linux Systems Administrator to support operational systems at multiple military locations, both CONUS and OCONUS the majority of the time. Will interface with users at all levels to help them understand our product. Must be interested in traveling up to 50% of the time. Hybrid work the rest of the time locally out of our Columbia, MD headquarters.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Troubleshoot moderately complex problems which may involve the server and network infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to the development teams for integrating/deploying applications into the production environment.
• Provide guidance, recommendations and technical assistance on hardware and software as needed to development teams and project managers.
• Have a broad understanding of software systems, along with backup and monitoring software, network storage and file storage technologies.
• Tune, optimize, and troubleshoot environments for the customer.
• Support the test and deployment of new applications and/or upgrades.
• Support the maintenance of the accreditation package for software packages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: A current Secret level U.S. Government security clearance is required; U.S. Citizen required. Can consider candidates with a TS+ level clearance as well.
• At least 9 years of experience in Linux Systems Administration with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+).
• This role requires approximately 50% travel, with trips lasting up to two weeks at a time to both CONUS and OCONUS locations. When not traveling, you'll be on a hybrid schedule working from our Columbia, MD headquarters. A flexible mindset is essential to adapt to schedule changes.

Required Technical Skills

• Must have experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, etc.
• Experience performing software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software applications.
• Strong customer service and engagement skills.
• Experience working closely with Software or Systems Development teams to troubleshoot systems and applications.
• Experience leveraging a ticketing system for support requests (JIRA, ServiceNow, etc.)
• Ability to interface with users/customers at multiple military locations.

Desired Technical Skills

• Configuration management tools experience a plus (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc.)
• Experience with Big Data technologies is a huge plus (Hadoop, Kafka, Accumulo, Storm, Hortonworks, Cloudera).
• Experience with Cloud technologies a plus (AWS, Azure)
• Higher level clearance is desired, but not required. Can consider up to a TS/SCI with a Polygraph.

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
• Additional benefits include:
• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.