Senior Linux System Administrator

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Axiom Consultants invites experienced professionals to join the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) team at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. While some telework is authorized, regular in‑office presence is required, including the ability to come into the office in the event of an issue requiring hands‑on resolution.

• Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on‑call support for the primary IT mission‑essential data processing, applications, and functions to support continuity of operations of the NDBC information system.
• Support IT architecture improvements to ensure continuity of operations for primary mission‑essential functions and the flow of data.
• Support the annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits through security patching and security‑mindful configuration updates; actively address changes needed as a result of POAM requirements; help ensure NDBC maintains its Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Maintain all Linux‑based servers and clients located on premises and in an AWS cloud environment, following system administration best practices.
• Patch and configure systems in compliance with NOAA security requirements.
• Upgrade operating systems in advance of end‑of‑support dates and plan and implement migration of local systems to a cloud environment, where possible, in a cost‑effective manner.
• Deploy software application updates for both COTS and internal applications, support software development efforts, and ensure reliable system and data backups.
• Manage and maintain server certificates and Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions, perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
• Communicate and brief upcoming maintenance efforts and anticipated impacts to stakeholders.
• Implement strategies to automate routine administration tasks.
• Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment.

Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent (experience may be considered as an equivalent).

• 8 years or more experience in the installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of IT system hardware and software and related IT infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge and experience supporting Red Hat Linux, Apache, Tomcat, drivers, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, and quarterly STIG updates.
• Knowledge of AWS solutions and migration of Linux systems is considered a plus.
• Understanding of programming languages such as Java, Python, PHP, and Perl.
• Experience installing and maintaining system hardware, operating systems, software systems, network systems, and security systems.
• Experience applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrading administrative tools and utilities, configuring, adding, and removing services as necessary.
• Experience implementing automation to streamline recurring system administration tasks; experience with scripting languages.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, containers, EC2 instances is desirable.
• Able to work autonomously, take initiative, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions.
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and stakeholders.
• Must be able to successfully complete a NOAA (Stennis Space Center)/NASA background investigation for site/system access.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship or a valid Green Card is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)