Linux System Administrator

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Overview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions.  We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

EverWatch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, and veteran status or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the Intelligence Community? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.  

As a Linux engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape Air Force Intelligence Operations capabilities by leading creating Linux-based solutions for global, multi-infrastructure systems supporting real-time mission operations. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like automation, virtualization, cloud solutions, machine learning, and secure access service edge.  Grow your skills by merging Linux troubleshooting, solutions development, testing and and implementation with new skills associated with automation, virtualization, and cloud implementation to ensure the real-time Air Force customer needs are met while creating a framework for future technology innovations and capability improvements.  Join our team and create the future of capabilities supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

Qualifications

You Have: 

• 10 years of experience in Linux system administration and engineering, with a deep understanding of Linux operating systems, including CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu
• Experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining workstations in a Linux environment
• Experience with data transport methods and data flow tools such as Nifi
• Experience with automation tools, including Puppet and Ansible for configuration management and deployment

• Experience maintaining system integrity along with implementing operating system updates and vulnerability patches to improve reliability and performance

• Experience deploying systems in virtual environments, including VMWare

• Experience with a project ticketing system like Jira or Serena for task tracking, issue resolution, and change management
• Ability to test and troubleshoot custom software, GUIs, and isolate network outages
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS Diploma or GED
• DoD 8570-Compliant IAT Level II or III Certification, such as Security Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes
• Experience creating Java and Linux-based solutions for customer requirements
• Experience supporting U.S. government customers, preferably within the U.S. Intelligence Community
• Experience with Linux scripting languages
• Knowledge of network concepts and switch/firewall configurations
• Knowledge of AV media transport protocols, processing, and playback methods
• Bachelor’s degree
• RedHat Linux Certification
• Willingness to travel 10-20%

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