Linux Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux System Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD at Emerson
8. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Ability to analyze user's requirements and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements

* Provide Tier 1(Help Desk) and Tier 2/3 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems

* Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all the clients/servers/network devices.

* Provide support for the patching systems and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.

* Ability to support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/ Accreditation process

* Ability to install Windows software and hardware applications; upgrade systems with new releases and models

* Must be able to create accounts, reset passwords, and provide desktop support to customers via phone, tickets, or in-person

* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule between 6:00am-6:00pm and may be assigned to an evening patching schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; an additional 5 years of SA experience might be substituted for a degree

* 15+ years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

* Must be proficient with troubleshooting in a Linux Red Hat environment

* IAT II certification (DOD 8140 required within 60 days of starting employment. Acceptable certifications include CCNA-Security, Security+)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with SCANBOY or Latte Art

* Experience with RHEL 8 or 9

* Familiarity with JIRA ticketing system Clearance Requirements:
* Must have a current active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

* The candidate must be able to move, carry and deliver workstations from inside the office to customer's desk. The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.