What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Systems Architect position at MKS2 Technologies?
Linux Systems Architect
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. Headquartered in Austin, TX we have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Job description
Our client is looking for an experienced Linux System Architect to apply knowledge of the Linux Operating System and Virtualization Technologies to design, implement and maintain a secure environment for geographically disparate software development teams.
Essential Job Functions:
Administrate and maintain both physical and virtualized Linux systems. Design, Implement, Administrate and Maintain on premise VMWare 7 cluster and Azure Government hosting environment, including patching and updating the VMWare environment and maintaining the cluster networking and storage infrastructure.
Create standard images for Red Hat Enterprise and Ubuntu LTS Linux or utilize existing images in a VMWare or Azure Government virtual environment. Promote hardware (desktop and laptop) standards to run the aforementioned distributions. Design and implement a Linux patch management system using Apt, Yum, Red Hat Satellite and Landscape and configure Linux systems to receive their patches from these repositories.
Implement and use Ansible, Tower and/or AWX for configuration management and use or create playbooks to ensure CMMC level 3 security compliance. Configure Linux systems to use Active Directory and DUO Multifactor Authentication.
Coordinate and collaborate with software development labs to provide mission critical resources and provide assistance with and guidance for security compliance efforts. Develop and maintain formal documentation and policies for the practices and procedures related to the technologies listed herein.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have an Active Secret security clearance.
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent, demonstrated, experience with the appropriate technologies and systems listed herein.
5 years of minimum experience. Familiarity with VMWare 6.x and/or 7 and Azure Virtual Hosting Environments.
Ability to install, configure, administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x/8.x and Ubuntu LTS 16.04/18.04/20.04.Familiarity with NIST, STIG and/or CMMC compliance levels and standards.
Knowledge of Active Directory and Multifactor (DUO) Authentication Schemes.
Benefits-
MEDICAL BENEFITS:
Competitive Plan Rates
Two medical plan options (PPO & a High Deductible health plan with an HSA)
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time-Off
Paid Time-Off purchase & sell back program
401(k) benefits where our client makes a contribution to employees' accounts each pay period
Assistance in paying for educational expenses, including tuition, lab fees, and books
BENEFIT PERKS:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Robust Employee Referral Program
Employee Discount Programs
529 College Savings Plan
Long Term Care Insurance
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Smart Benefits pretax transit benefits program
Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Group Accident Insurances)
Competitive Plan Rates
Two medical plan options (PPO & a High Deductible health plan with an HSA)
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time-Off
Paid Time-Off purchase & sell back program
401(k) benefits where our client makes a contribution to employees' accounts each pay period
Assistance in paying for educational expenses, including tuition, lab fees, and books
BENEFIT PERKS:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Robust Employee Referral Program
Employee Discount Programs
529 College Savings Plan
Long Term Care Insurance
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Smart Benefits pretax transit benefits program
Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Group Accident Insurances)
10 paid holidays per year
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP):
Our client is an employee-owned company. Stock is valued after each plan year ends and stock is allocated based on salary and years of service with the company.
As a defense contractor, our military personnel are extremely important to us. Therefore, we offer supplemental insurance to Tricare.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP):
Our client is an employee-owned company. Stock is valued after each plan year ends and stock is allocated based on salary and years of service with the company.
As a defense contractor, our military personnel are extremely important to us. Therefore, we offer supplemental insurance to Tricare.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
