Senior Linux System Administrator

The position is for the Senior Linux System Administrator responsible for the servers that process data from a global network of buoys, managed by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). This position is located at the NDBC facility 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 the continuity of operations of the NDBC

information system.

essential functions and the flow of data.

patching and security-minded configuration updates; actively address changes needed as a result

of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) requirements; help ensure NDBC maintains its Authority

to Operate (ATO).

environment.

Follow system administration best practices.

in a cost-effective manner.

required.

Education Requirements : Bachelors of Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. Experience may be considered as an equivalent.

Requirements :

maintenance of IT system hardware and software and related IT infrastructure.

drivers, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, quarterly STIG updates.

network systems, security systems.

tools and utilities; configuring, adding, and removing services as necessary.

highly preferred; experience with scripting languages.

proposing solutions.

investigation for site / system access.

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)

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