Linux Administrator

Overview & Responsibilities :

This opening is for an experienced Linux System Administrator to work on cloud-based systems with a mission operations team. The team is involved in operations and sustainment of multiple operational cloud deployed solutions. A successful candidate will have experience with installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of cloud-based systems.

Primary responsibilities will involve taking a leadership role in system changes and improvements; working directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot and responding to security reports; proactively monitor all operational systems and perform some of the more complex health checks; Deploy security patches and bug fixes to test and operational environments; update critical databases with new data; author and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs.

Qualifications :

• Active Top Secret clearance (TS / SCI preferred)
• DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher)
• Typically requires BS degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in AWS / Cloud technologies
• Advanced Linux administration experience with RHEL 7 or higher
• Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
• Proactive self-starter demonstrates a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational Skills : Can plan and prioritize work. Follow tasks to their logical conclusion and make sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
• Communications : Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.

Preferred :