Linux System Administrator for Cross Domain Services (CDS) with Security Clearance

Location : Lorton, VA

Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the time

Shift : Day

Potential for Telework : No

Clearance : Top Secret / SCI Primary Responsibilities

• Active monitoring and sustaining the operations of a large number of geographically distributed Linux-based CDS solutions to meet service level agreements. This is to include patching, debugging, and the creation of workaround solutions.
• Incident response management for the CDS solutions.
• Interface with federal personnel to communicate SLA metrics and remediation of incidents.
• Scripting and possible software development to automate Operations and Maintenance.
• Potential development of sensors to accelerate the detection of failed systems.
• Assist in documenting security compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system or assist in developing a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) to address non-compliance in the allotted timeframe.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of new CDS solutions and technology as part of a larger team.
• Development of documentation for operations, sustainment, and user guides.
• Development of Linux scripts to handle FTP transfers. Basic Qualifications
• Requires a BS degree or equivalent experience and 4 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree 8 years of experience may be substituted.
• Ability to obtain a DHS Suitability or EOD.
• Ability to learn and develop expertise with new technologies.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change.
• Good writing and verbal presentation skills.
• Existing TS / SCI clearance with DHS or another federal entity. Preferred Qualifications
• Python scripting / programming experience a plus.
• Windows and PowerShell experience a plus.
• Working towards a STEM related Bachelor's degree with 90 or more credits or recent college graduate within a STEM discipline.