Sr. Linux System Administrator

Sr. Linux Administrator with Top Secret Clearance 

NOTE: This position REQUIRES an active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.

Top Secret, SCI Eligible preferred.

We're looking for an outstanding Linux Administrator to join a top-notch group supporting world class science and technology at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Zurka Interactive is expanding our team at NRL in Washington, D.C. You will be part of a team managing IT services on unclassified and classified networks for 5,000 users. You'll be working with a variety of technologies in a heterogeneous computing environment. This is a hybrid role with some days each week on site at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC.

We're looking for someone with 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated skills in the following areas:

• Experience managing environments with 50 RHEL 7, 8 and 9 servers.
• Demonstrated experience with server configuration management (infrastructure automation) tools (i.e. - Ansible, Terraform, Kickstart)
• Experience supporting the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack
• Experience applying DISA STIGs and STIF automation tools (Evaluation-STIG, STIGMAN, SCAP)
• Experience supporting enterprise server hardware (Dell preferred)
• Ability to write and modify existing scripts (bash, shell, Perl and/or Python)
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (i.e. - Nagios, Zenoss, Splunk or others)
• Experience with VMware vSphere administration and server refreshes

In addition to the above, experience in several of the following areas is very desirable:

• AWS or Azure cloud environments (migration and support)
• Docker or Podman support and administration
• Kubernetes orchestration
• MySQL and/or Oracle database administration
• Apache Web Server
• Cisco Catalyst/Nexus switch configuration (OSI layer 2)
• Enterprise storage administration (FC, iSCSI, NAS)

Strong preference will be given to candidates who meet DoD 8570 requirements for an IAT III level position, including an active CASP or CISSP certification or equivalent.

BENEFITS

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation,
• Health/dental/vision insurance, majority of premium for employee and dependents covered by company,
• Company-provided STD and life insurance,
• Access to healthcare and dependent care FSAs,
• Optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability,
• 401k (company matches 100% of first 6% of salary contributed),
• Paid vacation, sick, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave,
• All federal holidays (yes, even Columbus Day),
• Casual dress,
• A flexible work schedule,
• Job-related certification and training course reimbursement
• Top notch equipment,
• And a smart, pleasant group of people to work with.

About the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

NRL operates as the Navy's full-spectrum corporate laboratory, conducting a broadly based multidisciplinary program of scientific research and advanced technological development directed toward maritime applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, systems and ocean, atmospheric, and space sciences and related technologies. This position is hybrid full-time, partly on-site at NRL DC.

About Zurka Interactive

Zurka develops web based applications and IT solutions for commercial and government clients. It supports research and development at the US Naval Research Laboratory with on-site staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zurka Interactive LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Some positions do require a current or active Department of Defense security clearance, which does require U.S. citizenship.