Company Overview:

　　Macalogic is a company with broad competencies based on over a decade of experience working in the federal arena. We are a Woman-Owned SBA-certified Small Business and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). We provide business consulting services to government clients in four primary areas: software development and IT-related consulting; program support; federal enterprise architecture; and compliance. In the commercial, Business-to-Business (B2B) arena, we provide management support services, including hardware, software, and network installation, troubleshooting, and management.

　　Our core values of accountability, collaboration, value, and respect are central to everything we do at Macalogic. As such, we are always open to talking to self-motivated and responsible team players who are focused on contributing to the success of our clients. We offer a generous benefits package and compensation commensurate with your experience and skill set.

　　General Description

　　This position provides Linux expertise to the Program and Budget Enterprise System (PBES) at the Pentagon in Washington DC. This program includes providing software development, architecture, and development standards expertise as well as evaluating new technologies and leading teams through the design, development, test, and deployment of software updated to existing HR systems. Specifically, the successful candidate will lead/assist with the configuration and daily operation of various Linux servers that host various production, software development, and testing activities. In addition, the successful candidate will lead the effort to plan and upgrade the current version of RedHat Linux to Version 7. 

　　Duties and responsibilities

　　Perform daily administration of production and development servers in a RedHat Linux environment.

　　Develop and implement IT policies and procedures.

　　Comply with standard operating procedures.

　　Perform software installations, patches, and upgrades.

　　Perform day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for operating systems, workstations, and servers.

　　Monitor system performance, security, data integrity, and optimal use of resources.

　　Perform diagnosis and resolution of problems.

　　Ensure data/media recoverability by performing system backups and database archive operations.

　　Specialized Knowledge

　　The successful candidate will have knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

　　Agile software development techniques and life cycles.

　　Experienced in interfacing with technical, functional, and senior system program personnel.

　　Experience studying and analyzing systems or process problems and needs of selected programs to determine how to best solve the problems and accomplish improvements in existing capabilities and/or systems integration.

　　Experience in the upgrade of RedHat Linux.

　　Education

　　Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business.

　　Professional Certifications

　　RedHat Linux Certified Systems Administrator preferred by not required.

　　Clearance

　　Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

　　Experience

　　Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

　　Citizenship

　　Must be a U.S. Citizen.

　　Skills and Abilities

　　Strong Problem Solving, producing positive outcomes and Return on Investment (ROI) for the Federal government.

　　Other Characteristics (e.g., Personal or Language)

　　Excellent oral, written, and communication in English. Must be able to work in a team environment with members that include personnel from other companies, Government program management and administrative personnel, and technical staff members.

　　Working conditions, including location

　　The Pentagon, Washington DC, 

　　 Client duty hours are Monday through Friday.

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