Linux Administrator

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Marketing Operations
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Cloud Computing
  • Leadership
  • System Security
  • Documentation
  • Security Clearance
  • DoD
  • Security+
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention To Detail
  • Writing
  • Linux Administration
  • Provisioning
  • Management
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • MPI
  • High Performance Computing
  • HPC
  • Computer Networking
  • STIG
  • IAVA
  • Virtual Machines
  • Backup Administration
  • Scripting
  • Red Hat Linux
  • Linux
  • Agile
  • Collaboration
  • JIRA
  • Confluence

Summary

Location: Chantilly VA, Gaithersburg MD, Alexandria VA, St Louis MO

Clearance: TS/SCI

Required Certification: DOD 8570 (Security+)

Job Description:

The OST team has an opening for an experienced System Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems with a mission operations team. The team is involved in operation and sustainment of a mission-critical geospatial solution supporting DoW end users. A successful candidate will have experience with installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of mission critical cloud and on-premise systems.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will involve taking a leadership role in system changes and improvements; working directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot issues; proactively recommend configuration changes to help improve system performance; regularly work with government and contractor POCs to keep systems security compliant; and author and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs. Other tasks as assigned.

Core Qualifications:
  • Requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR additional years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Must currently possess an active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph post hire
  • Must meet DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher)
  • Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
  • Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
  • Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.
  • Linux administration experience provisioning end users
  • Experience managing and configuring RHEL environments
  • Experience building, optimizing, and maintaining multi-node environments that run parallel workloads
  • Experience with Linux clusters, specifically Slurm and MPI, to support High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems
  • Strong understanding of NGA Networking
  • Proficient reviewing STIG/IAVA scans and remediating vulnerabilities
  • Experience performing Virtual Machine backups/snapshots
  • Experience working with Security to support ISCP exercises
  • Experience scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
  • Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices

    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Red Hat Certification(s)
  • Linux Certification(s)
  • Agile Certification(s)
  • Team Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence)
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  • Dice Id: 91090951
  • Position Id: 12cd56c05b464ce9285ce6e98989dc05
  • Posted 1 day ago
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