Linux System Administrator

** Due to the sensitive nature of our work, candidate must be a US Citizen.

Location: Mukilteo, WA

Pacific Defense is designed to support the DoD’s disciplined movement to modular open standards. The company’s approach inherently enables what it refers to as a rapid prototyping paradigm – embedding a commercial mentality into the defense industry. Products are designed from the outset for modern, AI-driven autonomy and CMOSS and SOSA-aligned hardware and software solutions. This includes state-of-the-art processing that can readily follow the evolution of commercial technology with complete data sharing across networks and platforms.

Who are we looking for?

Pacific Defense is seeking to hire a highly motivated Linux System Administrator with Linux and DevOps experience to provide support to our Enterprise IT Infrastructure and DevOps teams. This position will deliver, support, and implement technical services including: DevOps infrastructure/end user support, Linux server/end user support, Windows server support, desktop support for Windows, Mac, and Linux, vulnerability remediation, remote access support, and mobile device support.

In addition, this role will be part of the team responsible for cybersecurity and system/application compliance testing. The System Administrator must have strong knowledge and experience in information technology and DevOps applications; JFrog, GitLab, and Docker experience preferred.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Linux.
• 3+ years working with Active Directory or Azure Active Directory.
• 3+ years working with virtual machines.
• 3+ years of experience with Windows Servers
• 2+ Years working with DevOps Infrastructure and Applications.
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a multi-customer environment.
• Experience with security configurations across multiple operating systems in various environments, to include: Windows, Linux/Unix, utilizing Active Directory/Group Policy, etc. is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Shares responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the server infrastructure, to include Linux servers, DevOps servers and resources, and Windows servers.
• Collaborate with the team, assisting with desktop and server imaging, Active Directory management, Patch Management, etc.
• Collaborate with the team, assisting with desktop and server imaging, Active Directory management, Patch Management, etc.
• Respond to service requests and trouble tickets assigned through the Service Desk.
• Maintain records of daily activities, problems and remedial actions taken, and/or installation activities.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting of complex system issues.
• Develop change plans for required infrastructure changes.

• Maintain DevOps end-user environments and systems.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science OR Technical Degree and 5 years of Information Technology experience OR any equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.

Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.