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... Backup Exec, NetBackup, ReaR). • Documented knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g ... Percona XtraDB/MySQL cluster. • Experience managing software scalable network file systems and ...

... Backup Exec, NetBackup, ReaR). * Documented knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g ... Experience managing and maintaining database clusters, preferably Percona XtraDB/MySQL cluster.

... Backup Exec, NetBackup, ReaR). * Documented knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g ... Experience managing and maintaining database clusters, preferably Percona XtraDB/MySQL cluster.

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive percona in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectExecutive PerconaDatabase Administrator
CredentialsPercona certifications, database management experienceDatabase certifications (e.g., Oracle, MySQL), technical expertise
Work EnvironmentLeadership, strategic planning, vendor managementTechnical database management, troubleshooting, performance tuning
Industry UsageTech companies, data-driven organizationsAny industry with data storage needs

Executive Percona roles focus on strategic oversight and vendor relations for Percona database solutions, while Database Administrators handle day-to-day database operations and technical tasks. Both roles require database knowledge but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Executive Percona job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.
Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Senior Linux Systems Administrator

SAIC

Princeton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary:
SAIC is recruiting for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support their NOAA GFDL program in Princeton, NJ. This role involves managing junior administrators, handling complex customer inquiries, and conducting project work in a high interrupt environment.
Responsibilities:
• Providing Mid-Tier to Top-Tier Systems Administration for clients and servers in a heterogeneous environment.
• Systems Administration - Maintain IT Security posture according to organization requirements, Manage rigorous patching schedule for all systems, Manage existing Patching deployment tools, maintain and enhance current tools, replace the current backup system with a new one.
• Installing SW packages, compiling where necessary, Maintenance inventory of all assets and applications.
• Managing smart card authentication infrastructure.
• Supporting Project (60%) and User (40%) actives in a high interrupt environment.
• Writing/updating/enhancing system documentation concerning problem resolutions and HPC assets).
• Writing technical justifications for the procurement of hardware & software.
Qualifications:
Required:
• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Linux administration best practices.
• Documented experience with scripting (e.g., shell, bash, tcsh, perl, python, ruby).
• Documented experience with managing, deploying, or migrating centralized backup system(s) (e.g., Amanda, Bacula, Backup Exec, NetBackup, ReaR).
• Documented knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., ansible, chef, puppet, or saltstack).
• Experience with configuration and support of access methods (e.g., VPN, SSH tunneling).
• Experience managing and maintaining database clusters, preferably Percona XtraDB/MySQL cluster.
• Experience managing software scalable network file systems and centralized storage appliances.
• Experience supporting enterprise logon with smart card authentication on Linux (e.g., BeyondTrust, Centrify, SSSD).
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or derivatives (e.g., AlmaLinux OS, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux) is a plus.
• Understanding of licensing structures for Red Hat products is a plus.
Company:
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Reston, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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