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Responsibilities & Qualifications

TheTekSynap is seeking a **S** **enior S** **ystem** **Administrator (Unix/Linux).** The Senior Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) serves as Key Personnel under the NSWCDD Corporate IT Services contract. This position provides advanced system administration and engineering support for Unix/Linux environments within the Navy enterprise. The Senior Systems Administratoris responsible forconfiguration, optimization, and sustainment of critical Navy IT infrastructure systems, ensuring maximum performance, reliability, and compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Install, configure, andmaintainUnix/Linux operating systems andassociatedhardware/software components in a secure DoD environment.

+ Manage andmonitorsystem performance, availability, and capacity, ensuringoptimaluptime for mission-critical systems.

+ Implement andmaintainsystem backup and recovery procedures in compliance with RMF and DISA STIGs.

+ Administer user accounts, access controls, and file permissions following DoD cybersecurity policies.

+ Conduct system patching, updates, and configuration management tomaintainsystem integrity and accreditation.

+ Provide TierIIItroubleshooting and support for complex system issues and coordinate with network and cybersecurity teams for resolution.

+ Develop andmaintainsystem documentation, architecture diagrams, and baseline configurations.

+ Participate in system design reviews, accreditation activities, and contingency planning.

+ Ensure compliance with Navy network protocols, cybersecurity standards, and vulnerability management processes.

+ Support the integration of new hardware and software solutions, ensuring interoperability and security alignment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’sin CS, IS,Engineeringor related field

+ Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in Unix and/or Linux system administration of networks and software systems, including system backup and recovery, performance tuning, and hardware/software troubleshooting.

+ Must meet DoD IAT Level III certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP).

+ Strong experience with TCP/IP, network security tools (e.g., firewalls, vulnerability scanners), system performance tuning, and resource allocation.

+ Deep understanding of computing and networking vulnerabilities, attack methods, and mitigation techniques.

COMPETENCIES

+ Unix/Linux System Administration

+ Network and Security Management

+ System Performance Tuning

+ RMF and STIG Compliance

+ Backup and Recovery Management

+ Technical Documentation & Troubleshooting

Overview

We are seeking aSenior SystemAdministrator (Unix/Linux)to join ourteamatNaval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

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Additional Job Information

+ **WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ **Location** :Onsite at NSWCDDDahlgren, VA(limited hybrid flexibility may be considered)

+ **Type of environment** :Officeandsecureddata center environments.

+ **Noise level** :Medium

+ **Work schedule** :Onsitewith standard NSWCDD core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday.

+ **Amount of Travel** :10-15%for support and coordination at other Navy facilities (Dan Neck, Norfolk, Quantico, San Diego). **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands tohandle, feel,touch;reach with hands andarms;talkandhear. The employeeis regularly required tostand;walk;sit;climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employeeis regularly required tolift upto 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required tolift upto 25pounds;and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. **WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE** USCitizenship **Clearance requirement** :Top Secret (T5 investigation) **OTHER DUTIES** Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** In order toprovide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, geneticinformationor any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

**Job Locations** _US-VA-Dahlgren_

**ID** _2025-8577_

**Category** _Information Technology_

**Type** _Regular Full-Time_