Linux Systems Admin Consultants - Annapolis Junction, MD - TS/SC

Linux Systems Administration Consultants needed for an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required!
Responsibilities

Work week: 9/80 schedule (Consultant can work on-site Tues - Fri or Mon - Thurs) also flexible start / stop times
Estimated Duration or C2H: Consultant drives duration (6 mos., 1yr, multi-year, etc.)
Work as an active member of theaccount team, interacting with the Service Delivery Manager, Sales, the customer, and sitestaff

• Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-partyapplications
• Maintain the Linux system availability to the customer, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or supportdocuments
• Maintain system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OSupgrades
• Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem andsolution
• Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customerissues
• Implement solutions, repairs and workarounds, fully documenting steps taken whenrequired
• Document and share troubleshooting techniques, new ideas, and utilities to help develop and grow organizationalknowledge
• Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs asrequired

Qualifications

• Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security
• Technical skills to investigate and resolve complex problems
• Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, C, etc.) preferred
• Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation as needed
• Possess the organizational and analytical skills needed to effectively isolate both hardware and software problems and drive solutions through to conclusion
• Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience
• 3+ years' HPC-related experience, ideally with large-scale HPC and parallel file system administration and support

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hourly rate range for this role is $80.00 to $150.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and d rug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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Estimated Min Rate: $87.50
Estimated Max Rate: $150.00