Senior Linux System​/Network Administrator

Overview

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

Seeking a motivated and experienced Linux System Administrator for a small, diverse team that provides end-to-end software, systems, and network engineering services to support Integrated Discovery Operations (IDO). You will lead, evolve, and maintain a dynamic, modern Dev Ops architecture, often based on open-source technology and not relying on corporate baselines, to support software developers, phased system upgrades, compliance, and improvements aimed at ensuring continued execution of the IDO mission.

We aim to improve availability and reliability, reduce latency, and optimize performance, while maintaining the security posture.

• Mission Focus
  :
  Design, maintain, and support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities of a large enclave comprised of various hardware, software, and network components including server architecture, virtual machines, managed switches, NAS, VLANs, and VPNs. Develop and carry out strategies to migrate existing customers to new architecture and technology with minimal impact. Evaluate new technologies or equipment that can be added to Agency standard solutions.
• Technical Proficiency
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  Network administration including installing, configuring, and maintaining net devices; configuring various routing protocols, troubleshooting multi-hop connectivity, throughput, and latency; setting up firewalls. Responsible for secure infrastructure and vulnerability corrections, data security, compliance, backups and recovery. Maintain SSPs, STE/STN requirements via RMF, Netseer, SEAR logging, patching, IAVMs, McAfee, and UAM.
• Responsible for user-level support, including interacting with system-savvy developers and analysts, resolving network, computer, and virtual system issues and anomalies.
• Maintain enclave documentation (network diagram, system names, IP addresses, barcodes, etc.); provide monthly activity report to include system outages.
• Experience deploying and maintaining nginx; system monitoring platforms like OpenVAS, Prometheus and Grafana; SELinux and FIPS.
• Knowledge of Latte Art/Biscotti, Netseer, SEAR logging.

• Qualifications
  :
  Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Desirable Skills
  :
  Familiarity with Docker, Mongo
  
  DB, and Elastic Search;
  Ansible and Git Lab;
  Red Hat Satellite. Working knowledge of software-defined networks.
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED
  : TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• Other Requirements
  : U.S. Citizenship

Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed.

Compensation and benefits information is provided as part of the company’s overall package and may be discussed during the interview process. This description contains no other content beyond the job responsibilities, qualifications, and compliance-related statements.