TrustedQA, Inc.
Systems and Network Administrator
Basic Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Certifications like CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals, or RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator).
Core Technical Skills: Systems Administration (RHEL and Windows): RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux): Experience administering RHEL-based systems (e.g., RHEL 8/9, Fedora).
Command-line proficiency in Bash scripting and using tools like YUM/DNF for package management.
Configuration and management of RHEL services (e.g., Systemd, Apache, Nginx, PostgreSQL, MySQL, LDAP).
Knowledge of SELinux, firewalld, and security management.
Windows Server: Experience administering Windows Server environments (e.g., Windows Server 2022).
Active Directory (AD) management, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS (Internet Information Services).
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation.
Experience with Windows file systems, backups, and restoration.
Networking: Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, VRFs, routing, and switching.
Configuration of network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NTP protocols.
Basic knowledge of network monitoring tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, netstat, Wireshark).
Experience configuring network interfaces, firewalls, and routing tables on both RHEL and Windows environments.
Virtualization and Infrastructure: Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, or KVM).
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for Linux‑based environments.
Storage: Experience with XFS, Network Attached Storage (NAS) configuration and maintenance (e.g. TrueNAS).
Experience with administering a NAS in a Virtualized environment.
Security Basics: Knowledge of basic network and system security practices (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, user authentication).
Familiarity with securing systems using firewalld (RHEL) or Windows Firewall.
Understanding of user and group management and access controls (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory).
Understanding of securing remote access using SSH for Linux and RDP/WinRM for Windows.
Experience with PKI management.
Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills for both Linux and Windows environments, diagnosing network issues, hardware failures, and service outages.
Ability to analyze and resolve connectivity issues in a multi‑platform environment (Linux + Windows).
Proven ability to identify the appropriate method and conduct testing to ensure complex technical solutions will work as expected in production.
Automation & Scripting: Experience writing basic Bash, PowerShell or Python scripts to automate routine tasks.
Basic understanding of automation tools like Ansible, Packer and Terraform.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills for documenting network and system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and policies.
Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams (Software Factory, Information Assurance, Development Teams, etc.).
Ability to mentor junior system/network administrators and provide technical leadership.
Ability to help manage tasks and priorities for a small team.
Experience: 8-10 years of hands‑on experience with system and network administration.
Preferred Job Qualifications: Advanced Systems Administration Skills: RHEL Advanced Skills: Advanced experience with system performance tuning, service optimization, and high availability setups.
Expertise in configuring and managing systemd for service management and LVM (Logical Volume Management).
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for Linux‑based environments.
Windows Server Advanced Skills: Expertise in advanced Active Directory features like Group Policy Objects (GPO), Domain Controllers, Forest/Domain functional levels, and Trusts.
Experience with Windows systems imaging, configuration management, and associated tooling (e.g., MDT, SCCM, PowerShell DSC, etc).
Kubernetes Administration Skills: Experience with deploying, administering, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters.
Experience monitoring and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.
Familiarity with centralized logging/monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
Advanced PowerShell/Automation Tools: Advanced scripting skills with PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform for automating Windows and Linux system setups.
Advanced Networking Knowledge: Network Architecture: Strong knowledge of designing and architecting enterprise‑level networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, DMZ, VPN).
Expertise in configuring advanced routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and handling Layer 3 networking.
Hands‑on experience with VLANs, NAT, NTP, and load balancing.
Network Security: Expertise in securing network infrastructure with firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.
Experience implementing multi‑site VPNs, site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs.
Advanced knowledge of NACLs, ACLs, PKI, and SSL/TLS encryption.
Familiarity with advanced network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Elastic Stack, Wireshark).
Backup and Disaster Recovery: Experience with backup solutions like Veeam or native Linux/Windows backup tools.
Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies for both RHEL and Windows systems (e.g., failover clusters, snapshots, replication).
Security & Compliance: Advanced knowledge of system and network security practices, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, IDS/IPS, and firewall configurations.
Familiarity with endpoint security tools (e.g., Antivirus, SIEM integration) and patch management.
Certifications: Certified Network Administrator (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA or CCNP).
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) for advanced Linux system administration.
CompTIA Security+ or other cybersecurity certifications.
Company Overview: Recognized by Washington Post as one of the 2023 Top Workplaces, we offer excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and real career growth opportunities. At TrustedQA, you have an opportunity to make an immediate impact on your team by providing innovative IT solutions and professional services support for missions of national significance covering Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers.
Our employees value the balance between quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and career development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options are designed to support and protect employees and their families’ physical, mental, and financial health. Check out our reviews on Glassdoor!
TrustedQA is an equal‑opportunity employer. TrustedQA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.
Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $80,000 USD – $125,000 USD; however, TrustedQA considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
As a federal contractor, TrustedQA is subject to all federal mandates and/or other customer requirements.
Keywords: Java, JavaScript UX, Angular, ViewJS, React, Linux, Windows System Administration, CVS, Subversion, git, thread pools, abstract class implementations, unit testing, concurrency, Windows, Unix/Linux data exchange, Virtual machine environments, VMWare, VM Ware, Kubernetes, Micro Service Architectures, microservices test‑driven software development, TDD, DevOps, automated container deployment, performance tests, database design structures, orchestration, Jenkins
Check out our reviews on Glassdoor!
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Certifications like CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals, or RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator).
Core Technical Skills: Systems Administration (RHEL and Windows): RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux): Experience administering RHEL-based systems (e.g., RHEL 8/9, Fedora).
Command-line proficiency in Bash scripting and using tools like YUM/DNF for package management.
Configuration and management of RHEL services (e.g., Systemd, Apache, Nginx, PostgreSQL, MySQL, LDAP).
Knowledge of SELinux, firewalld, and security management.
Windows Server: Experience administering Windows Server environments (e.g., Windows Server 2022).
Active Directory (AD) management, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS (Internet Information Services).
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation.
Experience with Windows file systems, backups, and restoration.
Networking: Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, VRFs, routing, and switching.
Configuration of network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NTP protocols.
Basic knowledge of network monitoring tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, netstat, Wireshark).
Experience configuring network interfaces, firewalls, and routing tables on both RHEL and Windows environments.
Virtualization and Infrastructure: Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, or KVM).
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for Linux‑based environments.
Storage: Experience with XFS, Network Attached Storage (NAS) configuration and maintenance (e.g. TrueNAS).
Experience with administering a NAS in a Virtualized environment.
Security Basics: Knowledge of basic network and system security practices (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, user authentication).
Familiarity with securing systems using firewalld (RHEL) or Windows Firewall.
Understanding of user and group management and access controls (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory).
Understanding of securing remote access using SSH for Linux and RDP/WinRM for Windows.
Experience with PKI management.
Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills for both Linux and Windows environments, diagnosing network issues, hardware failures, and service outages.
Ability to analyze and resolve connectivity issues in a multi‑platform environment (Linux + Windows).
Proven ability to identify the appropriate method and conduct testing to ensure complex technical solutions will work as expected in production.
Automation & Scripting: Experience writing basic Bash, PowerShell or Python scripts to automate routine tasks.
Basic understanding of automation tools like Ansible, Packer and Terraform.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills for documenting network and system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and policies.
Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams (Software Factory, Information Assurance, Development Teams, etc.).
Ability to mentor junior system/network administrators and provide technical leadership.
Ability to help manage tasks and priorities for a small team.
Experience: 8-10 years of hands‑on experience with system and network administration.
Preferred Job Qualifications: Advanced Systems Administration Skills: RHEL Advanced Skills: Advanced experience with system performance tuning, service optimization, and high availability setups.
Expertise in configuring and managing systemd for service management and LVM (Logical Volume Management).
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for Linux‑based environments.
Windows Server Advanced Skills: Expertise in advanced Active Directory features like Group Policy Objects (GPO), Domain Controllers, Forest/Domain functional levels, and Trusts.
Experience with Windows systems imaging, configuration management, and associated tooling (e.g., MDT, SCCM, PowerShell DSC, etc).
Kubernetes Administration Skills: Experience with deploying, administering, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters.
Experience monitoring and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.
Familiarity with centralized logging/monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
Advanced PowerShell/Automation Tools: Advanced scripting skills with PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform for automating Windows and Linux system setups.
Advanced Networking Knowledge: Network Architecture: Strong knowledge of designing and architecting enterprise‑level networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, DMZ, VPN).
Expertise in configuring advanced routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and handling Layer 3 networking.
Hands‑on experience with VLANs, NAT, NTP, and load balancing.
Network Security: Expertise in securing network infrastructure with firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.
Experience implementing multi‑site VPNs, site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs.
Advanced knowledge of NACLs, ACLs, PKI, and SSL/TLS encryption.
Familiarity with advanced network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Elastic Stack, Wireshark).
Backup and Disaster Recovery: Experience with backup solutions like Veeam or native Linux/Windows backup tools.
Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies for both RHEL and Windows systems (e.g., failover clusters, snapshots, replication).
Security & Compliance: Advanced knowledge of system and network security practices, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, IDS/IPS, and firewall configurations.
Familiarity with endpoint security tools (e.g., Antivirus, SIEM integration) and patch management.
Certifications: Certified Network Administrator (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA or CCNP).
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) for advanced Linux system administration.
CompTIA Security+ or other cybersecurity certifications.
Company Overview: Recognized by Washington Post as one of the 2023 Top Workplaces, we offer excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and real career growth opportunities. At TrustedQA, you have an opportunity to make an immediate impact on your team by providing innovative IT solutions and professional services support for missions of national significance covering Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers.
Our employees value the balance between quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and career development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options are designed to support and protect employees and their families’ physical, mental, and financial health. Check out our reviews on Glassdoor!
TrustedQA is an equal‑opportunity employer. TrustedQA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.
Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $80,000 USD – $125,000 USD; however, TrustedQA considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
As a federal contractor, TrustedQA is subject to all federal mandates and/or other customer requirements.
Keywords: Java, JavaScript UX, Angular, ViewJS, React, Linux, Windows System Administration, CVS, Subversion, git, thread pools, abstract class implementations, unit testing, concurrency, Windows, Unix/Linux data exchange, Virtual machine environments, VMWare, VM Ware, Kubernetes, Micro Service Architectures, microservices test‑driven software development, TDD, DevOps, automated container deployment, performance tests, database design structures, orchestration, Jenkins
Check out our reviews on Glassdoor!
#J-18808-Ljbffr