Senior Linux Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Senior Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Your Mission:
As a Linux Information Systems Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Support:
Provide expert assistance to users in resolving technical issues with applications, connectivity, and other IT-related concerns.

• Cybersecurity Expertise:
Conduct environmental vulnerability scans, remediate vulnerabilities, and perform system hardening to ensure the security of our systems.

• Root Cause Analysis:
Perform in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues in Linux environments, identifying and addressing the root causes of problems.

• System Performance Optimization:
Analyze and assess server performance, storage capacity, and plan for future needs to ensure optimal system performance.

• Scripting and Automation:
Leverage your scripting skills to automate routine tasks, such as server and workstation patching, and streamline IT processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Top Secret Clearance Required
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

• Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate
• Experience performing successful root cause analysis for problem resolution in Unix and Linux environments, with significant experience in:
- Installing operating routine server/workstation patches, system security patches and firmware updates
- Creating / managing security groups
- Coordinating hardware repair activities
- Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software problems/issues
- Creating scripts to automate system administration tasks
- Creating / editing Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation
- Vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])
Desired

Skills:

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi

• Experience with Solaris and CentOS

• Advanced proficiency in scripting (shell/Ansible)

• Experience successfully installing / configuring software applications and programs

• Experience providing support to operations groups requiring off-shift and possible travel

• Experience providing IT support in a multi-functional environment that includes software support, network and server administration

• Managing servers in a disconnected environment