Sr. Linux System Administrator

Overview

Sri Linux System Administrator position located at Arnold AFB, TN. Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) offers a Sr. Linux System Administrator role supporting TOS II at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. This role is part of the integrated team responsible for design, support, and maintenance of Linux systems and peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. AEDC operates wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges, and other specialized units. AEDC is part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC).

BNH is tasked with developmental test and evaluation for the nation. This position offers an opportunity for a Sr. Linux System Administrator to join our team.

• Serve as primary System Administrator for Linux based servers, workstations, and services with direct responsibility for:
  • Professionally handling direct user interaction for the resolution of potentially complex issues with system and/or network functionality, compatibility, and performance.
  • Evaluating hardware and software solutions, summarizing findings and recommendations to leadership.
  • Build, deploy and administrate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) workstation and server infrastructure, ensuring functionality meets AEDC mission needs.
  • Configuration, deployment, and management of virtualization technology frameworks such as VMware and Open Shift.
• Building and maintaining approved secure baselines for server and client operating system images.
  • System security configuration, hardening, patching, and monitoring, including implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other DoD security policies.
• Provide secondary administration support for Linux based systems and other peripheral IT equipment as assigned to include:
  • Server, workstation and storage system operations, upgrades and enhancements to meet current and future end‑user and facility requirements.
  • Commercial and government owned software installation, maintenance, and user support.
  • System backup hardware, applications and processes.
  • Support, maintenance, repair, and installation of workstations and servers, peripheral equipment, and software applications.
• Provide secondary network administration support as assigned to include:
  • Configuring and hardening network devices prior to deployment.
  • Coordinating with IT Technicians for installation and corrective actions to network devices and cabling.
• Implement and manage vulnerability patches to ensure system security.
• Work with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure compliance with Cybersecurity regulations and best practices.
• Ensure Cybersecurity requirements are consistently documented, maintained, evaluated, and compliant for Government IT system networks including components of systems.
• Provide end user troubleshooting support for Government IT system networks through the ticket support system.
• Support the use of common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract.
• Take an active role in research of new Information Systems technologies and capabilities.
• Periodically evaluate process and program effectiveness and take action to maintain continuous improvement.
• Must currently possess or commit to obtaining any requisite certifications required for assuming administrative role in accordance with DoD 8140 within 6 months of hiring date.
• Provide support to AEDC Customer and other contractors.
• Availability outside of working hours to remediate critical issues with IT Infrastructure as required.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field.
• Grade 08: 5 years of progressively relevant experience; or 8 years of IT‑related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Grade 09: 8 years of progressively relevant experience; or 12 years of…