System Administrator III

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

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Job Title: System Administrator III | Exempt

Location: White Sands Missile Range, Wsmr P Rt 1White Sands, New Mexico 88002

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret

Required Certification(s): 

·       Security (required)

·       Linux Computing Environment Cert (within 90 days of onboarding)

SUMMARY  

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) is the Army’s corporate laboratory. It’s a diverse assortment of unique facilities and a dedicated workforce of government and private sector partners make up the largest source of world-class integrated research and analysis in the U.S. Army. ARL discovers, innovates and transitions research in order to provide the best technologies for our Soldiers. ARL’s program consists of basic and applied research and survivability/lethality and human factors analysis.

The Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer - Vulnerability Remediation Team will be responsible for the remediation, patching, and upgrading of all Linux systems within the Army Research Lab Enterprise Environment. This position requires the use of scripting, automation, and 3rd party remediation tools to efficiently manage vulnerabilities. Experience working in centralized management environments using remote access techniques is required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Create automated patch deployments using Ansible, Tanium, and Puppet to patch and upgrade RedHat Servers and Endpoints.

·       Interpret Nessus scan results to develop remediation strategies for efficient patching.

·       Prevent the blocking of systems by remediating all vulnerabilities within 30 days of publication.

·       Conduct STIG scans and validation to ensure compliance with all applicable security controls.

·       Test patches and upgrades

·       Process Change Requests for Patch Deployments

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

·       Security (required)

·       Linux Computing Environment Cert (within 90 days of onboarding)

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Related Field

·       Meet or Exceed IAT III 8570 baseline certification requirements.

·       RedHat or Ansible Certifications desired

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       5-8 years of combined Education and Experience administering Linux systems in an enterprise environment.

Preferred Skills

·       Ansible

·       Puppet

·       RedHat or CentOS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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