Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator for on-site support of the Advanced Scientific and Engineering Computer Center (ASECC.) in Newport, RI. This person is responsible for providing day-to-day operational and maintenance support of the ASECC at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT). Performing various system administration duties in a large Windows and Linux environment. Assist in implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting Linux issues relating to performance and compliance and security hardening. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: * Responsible for assigned projects and tasking associated with the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of the ASECC. * Assists in researching and providing recommendations for long term planning for the ASECC and associated hardware and software products. * Supports NUWC's Service/Agency Approval Authority for the DoD High Performance Computing. * Experience with machine learning environments including repository setup and configuration to support an expanding role in this field from a systems administration point of view. * Proactively replaces / upgrades ASECC hardware and software applications as directed by the government manager. * Monitors network security trends and emerging concerns and work with management to address risks. * Monitor ASECC operations and equipment and provide recommendations for improvements as warranted. * Reviews vendor-issued security releases and identify remedial steps. Implement changes as approved by the government manager. * Detailed knowledge of Linux and Windows security hardening principles and practices. * Provides contact and problem resolution for users with hardware, software and applications problems; * Acts as subject matter expert on implementing and supporting Linux in an enterprise and R&D Lab environment. * Provides PC computer compliance and technical support for Linux, software and peripherals and support maintenance of internal custom applications. * Routine hardware set up, troubleshooting and replacement; software installation and evaluation; and use of various. spreadsheet, word processing and database application programs. * Routine research and implementation of compliance solutions in strict accordance with established guidelines. Qualifications Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more experience. * 5+ years of implementing and supporting Red Hat or similar distributions of Linux. * 5+ years' experience working in a high performance computer facility with demonstrated ability to manage, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and test complex computer hardware and software systems. * Knowledge and experience with high performance computing needs of NUWC's Science and Technology community. * Experience with scripting languages and automation techniques including Bash and Python. * Experience with job scheduling systems, PBS experience a plus. * Familiarity with licensing managers such as FlexLM and LMX. * Candidate must be certified (CompTIA Security+ CE or Network+ CE and Linux certification). * Able and willing to learn new as well as existing technologies. * Be a contributing member of a Technical Team. * Excellent communication skills required. * Position requires U.S. Citizenship. * Ability to obtain a security clearance with the US government; active SECRET security clearance preferred. * Military or government experience preferred but not necessary. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. Overview SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.