Senior Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Your Mission: As a Linux Information Systems Administrator, your responsibilities will include: • Technical Support: Provide expert assistance to users in resolving technical issues with applications, connectivity, and other IT-related concerns. • Cybersecurity Expertise: Conduct environmental vulnerability scans, remediate vulnerabilities, and perform system hardening to ensure the security of our systems. • Root Cause Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues in Linux environments, identifying and addressing the root causes of problems. • System Performance Optimization: Analyze and assess server performance, storage capacity, and plan for future needs to ensure optimal system performance. • Scripting and Automation: Leverage your scripting skills to automate routine tasks, such as server and workstation patching, and streamline IT processes. Basic Qualifications: • Top Secret Clearance Required • Ability to lift 30 pounds • Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate • Experience performing successful root cause analysis for problem resolution in Unix and Linux environments, with significant experience in: - Installing operating routine server/workstation patches, system security patches and firmware updates - Creating / managing security groups - Coordinating hardware repair activities - Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software problems/issues - Creating scripts to automate system administration tasks - Creating / editing Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation - Vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS]) Desired Skills: • Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) • Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi • Experience with Solaris and CentOS • Advanced proficiency in scripting (shell/Ansible) • Experience successfully installing / configuring software applications and programs • Experience providing support to operations groups requiring off-shift and possible travel • Experience providing IT support in a multi-functional environment that includes software support, network and server administration • Managing servers in a disconnected environment