Senior Linux Systems Analyst

Join a Team of Innovators! At AAI, our people make the difference. We are one of America’s top ranked defense contractors and are known for our innovations in test equipment, training & simulation systems, aerospace technologies, and defense systems. We are a publicly held organization that is presently experiencing 20% annual revenue growth. We offer significant opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, forward thinking environment.

 

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Linux Systems Analyst. The Analyst will be responsible for server administration and support for Linux environment to include Oracle Applications and Database Infrastructure, DNS/DDNS/DHCP infrastructure, Web proxy services, and Star-CCM Computational Fluid Dynamics High Performance Cluster. The Analyst will also participate as a key member of the Oracle Infrastructure replacement project and support miscellaneous lab machines. The Analyst will be required to monitor and perform technical analysis of computer and network HW/SW for the purpose of troubleshooting, upgrading and maintaining systems and services. This position will also be responsible for on-call/remote support for systems and services under your direction.

 

Successful candidates must possess a BS Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Experience and skills may substitute for degree. RHCE certification preferred. Minimum of 8 years experience maintaining high end server hardware and server operating systems with at least 3 years of specialization in Linux is required. Must have experience in the following areas: configuring server hardware under Linux to include HBA's, SCSI devices, RAID controllers, SAN and/or NAS storage devices, and OCFS/GFS file systems; architecting and/or maintaining DNS/DDNS/DHCP infrastructure using Bind; and in supporting and troubleshooting complex infrastructures to include a broad mix of servers, clients, and connectivity requirements. Available for on-call/remote support and change implementation after normal business hours. Additional experience in the following areas are considered a plus: Experience with High Performance Clusters, Blade Server technologies, Virtual Machine technologies, other Linux operating systems (Fedora, Centos, SUSE, etc), CommVault backup software, Windows/Windows Server, Novell, HP-UX, EMC/Dell CX series SAN's, platform/OS migration efforts, Active Directory, NDS, LDAP, Aventail, intrusion detection, Cisco, and Remedy.  Must be intimately familiar with networking protocols and architectures, have excellent documentation/communications and research skills, and maintain high levels of end-user satisfaction. The candidate must be a self-starter, work under basic general direction, and be capable of quickly identifying, reporting, and resolving issues. Familiarity in planning and scheduling project activities, working within the guidelines set forth by IT Policies, work instructions, ITIL, and IT/corporate security requirements including ISO and SOX. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

 

AAI offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time employees that includes: health, dental, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, a defined benefit pension plan, tuition reimbursement, health club reimbursement and adoption assistance. We recognize our top achievers with an annual awards program and through ongoing cash incentive programs. Our staff has been responsible for more than 37 patents in our 57 year history. AAI has been selected as one of Maryland's top places to work in 2006 and 2007 by the Baltimore Business Journal. We value our diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment for all.

 

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.aaicorp.com and refer to job code 4968.

 

EOE M/F/D/V