Linux Systems Administrator

US Citizenship is required

An active TS/SCI is required

An active CI Polygraph is required

Security  

System Administrators collaborate with a diverse team to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

What You Will Do:

• Provide IT systems administration of RedHat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.  Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Understanding of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travel required to other US Domestic locations as business needs dictate up to 5% travel.
• Full time 100% Onsite position.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
• Must have a current and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must have Linux experience.
• Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA , CND
• Must have experience administering Red Hat Linux based systems
• Must have scripting experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with patching, creating/maintaining RPM packages
• Experience with performance tuning, networking, user management (LDAP), and security hardening
• Administer, maintain and troubleshoot Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)
• Experience with Jenkins automation
• Configuration of Scanning tools Nessus/McAfee
• Proficiency with Enterprise level administration of common services such as DNS and LDAP
• Strong analytic and research skills - must be detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with efficiency
• Requires the ability to effectively interact with external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations and vendors

Overview of Benefits:

• Competitive Salary (Ranges vary by position).
• Company Funded 401(k) - 25% of base pay deposited every pay period - Vested day one of employment.
• All Health Care Benefits and Premiums paid by company and with company HSA contribution.
• Quarterly Equity Share Bonuses.
• 250 hours of PTO with up to 40 hours available to be carried over.
• Biannual Company Sponsored Events for the employees and their families. 
• Education Benefits - Cert and Udemy courses reimbursement.

Salary : $110 - $130