Linux Administrator

Job#: 3033803

Job Description:
Linux Administrator

Location: San Diego, California (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense --Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Role Overview

This position is for a Linux server administrator on a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network supporting a US Government Customer. The selected candidate will work as a Linux System Administrator maintaining a development environment that supports a waveform development network. The role requires the ability to work independently and coordinate tasking with team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform RHEL 9 or later system administration.
• Write Python scripts to automate processes.
• Manage and use containers.
• Install CUDA driver, Protobuf, and Zmg packets in a Red Hat environment.
• Utilize Gnuradio and Matlab.
• Use Ansible and Kickstart for configuration management.
• Use ACAS, Grype, and ClamAV in a container environment.
• Manage Network Attached Storage.
• Perform mitigation of vulnerabilities found by ACAS scans.
• Apply DISA STIGs.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3 Years of Experience with Linux Systems and Podman/KVM. Experience with Linux and containerization environments.

Certifications: An active IAT Level II certification is required. This includes one of the following: Security+ CE, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP), or System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). Additionally, one of the following Linux certifications is required: RHCSA (preferred), LPIC-2, LPIC-3, RHCE, or Linux+.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ITIL processes and ITIL Certification.
• Experience with the IAVM process.

EEO Employer

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.