Linux & Storage Systems Administrator Job at PROVATOHR INC, Tysons, VA

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  • PROVATOHR INC
  • Tysons, VA

Job Description

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).

Job Tags

Full time

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