Linux Technology Architect; Technology Architect

Job Posting

Title:

Linux Technology Architect (Technology Architect)

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of central IT infrastructure and applications, including bulk retrieval (mirroring) and reverse proxying of external software, packages and other components required for our research staff to perform their deliverable project work.

• Ongoing routine technical maintenance (systems/applications).
• Direct end-user support.
• Supply chain validation, capacity planning, upgrades, forecasting.
• Other related functions as assigned.
• Weekly activity report.

• HS/GED and five years of related experience.
• At least three years demonstrated experience with:
  Linux-based server operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu or Debian), systems automation experience (Puppet, Salt, Ansible, Chef, CFEngine, or general scripting support in any language).
• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.
• Familiarity with common techniques for mirroring or proxying access to externally-hosted software.
• Familiarity with NGINX or Apache.
• Familiarity with reverse proxying / load balancing technology.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering. Five years direct experience administering enterprise Linux AND Windows Server infrastructure.
• Python, shell (Bash), Perl, Power Shell scripting experience.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

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• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.

Please visit our Human Resources website to learn more about the total benefits offered ().

$80,000-$118,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

• Standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation; use of manual dexterity; some weekend, evening and holiday work.
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

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