Systems Engineer (Unix / Linux)

Overview

MUST BE US CITIZEN

MUST HAVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE (Polygraph would be required)

HYBRID WORK - 25-50% ONSITE

WORK LOCATION - CHANTILLY, VA

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a Systems Administrator (Unix / Linux) to be a crucial pillar in the robustness of our IT infrastructure. This includes a dynamic mix of on-premises and cloud-based systems. Primary responsibilities will center around maintaining the integrity of our systems through rigorous patch management and security measures, alongside providing expert support for application troubleshooting across Unix / Linux and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Patch Management and Security : Manage the deployment of security patches and updates for both Windows and Linux operating systems across diverse on-premises and cloud-based hosts, spanning multiple domains.Maintain constant vigilance to ensure systems are up-to-date with the latest security measures.
• Application Troubleshooting : Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve application issues.
• Infrastructure Provisioning : Streamline the seamless provisioning of access and configurations for systems and infrastructure.Empower development, maintenance, and user access to ensure continuous operations.
• Security and Access Control : Lead the creation, management, and maintenance of user and security groups.Implement and promote security best practices to safeguard sensitive data.
• Infrastructure Development (as applicable) : Actively contribute to infrastructure development efforts and, where applicable, integrate cloud and DevOps principles to bolster scalability and efficiency.Explore automation opportunities to optimize provisioning, security, and resource configuration.
• Agile Frameworks : Collaborate seamlessly within Agile frameworks, with a specific focus on SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

Qualifications