Linux System Administrator, Mid-Level

Quecon  is seeking a System Administrator to support the Design and Development team within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of bare-metal servers, workstations, and associated infrastructure in support of FAA's Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) system. This position requires hands-on hardware support (non-virtualized environment) and provides critical technical support for lab-based operations. Training will be provided for TBFM; however, candidates are expected to demonstrate strong foundational Linux, hardware, and networking expertise.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a Position of Public Trust.

Must be a US citizen or 3-year permanent resident.

Full-time position reporting to the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Egg Harbor Twp., New Jersey

Education requirements:

BS in Computer Science, Math or another technical degree with 10 or more years of relevant job experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8) systems.
• Perform bare-metal installations using jump drives or DVDs.
• Support Cisco UCS servers (C220, C240) and configure ILOM interfaces.
• Configure and maintain DNS services (DNSmasq), sendmail, and Bacula backup software.
• Configure RAID5 disk volumes and perform associated storage management tasks.
• Provide general hardware support (PCs, printers, monitors, workstations) in lab environments.
• Support TBFM system scenarios and study cases (training provided).
• Perform basic Layer 3 networking tasks including switch port access and troubleshooting.
• Document procedures, updates, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with team members and FAA stakeholders for issue resolution and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Linux system administration (RHEL 7/8).
• Experience with bare-metal installations and troubleshooting (non-VM environment).
• Knowledge of Cisco UCS hardware (C220/C240) and ILOM.
• Familiarity with DNSmasq, sendmail, and Bacula (or equivalent tools).
• RAID5 configuration and disk volume management experience.
• Basic networking knowledge (Layer 3, switch port access).
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and problem
• Technical proficiency in Linux and hardware support.
• Attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn complex systems (TBFM).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a lab environment.
• Ability to work onsite full time(5 days per week).

Preferred Qualifications

• Shell scripting and/or Java programming experience.
• Previous experience supporting FAA systems.
• Experience in lab-based, mission-critical environments.

Salary range: $68,000 - $95,000

Quecon's Corporate Values: Quality, Consistency, Value, Mission, and our Employees

At the core of Quecon's identity is our commitment to providing quality services and products to our customers. For our employees, this means a whole culture and mindset different from other companies - assume nothing, check everything, prevent mistakes before they happen. Employees are excited to participate in this mission, and we strive to set our employees up for success. We invest in them, and our generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental, matched 401k contributions, Life/Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO/federal holidays, seeks to attract and retain the most qualified workforce. Our success depends on that.