Senior Platform Engineer with Security Clearance

TITLE: Senior Platform Engineer Required: Active TS/SCI with CI/Poly Clearance RATE RANGE: $70.00/hr - $82.00/hr W2 Contract **depends on experience and benefits chosen** DURATION: 12-month W2 contract or contract to hire ONSITE LOCATION: Sterling, VA ***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099 TS/SCI w/CI Poly CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED*** GeoLogics is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with well-rounded Linux Infrastructure Engineering expertise to join a multi-discipline team of engineers. The Ideal candidate will have experience in managing and maintaining fundamental hardware and software components that form the foundation of operational support to ensure the reliability, scalability and security. REQUIREMENTS * Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance * Advanced degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience * Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics, and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience * Experience with VMware: vCenter and ESXi * Experience with Linux system administration (RHEL/OL preferred) * Experience with LDAP administration (e.g. creating and managing users and groups) DESIRED SKILLS: * Experience with Bash scripting * Experience with hardware maintenance (e.g. troubleshooting, FRU replacement) * Experience with out-of-band management (e.g. iDRAC, terminal server concentrators) Experience with Dell and Cisco hardware * Experience with NTP (Network Time Protocol) * Experience with Smart PDU (Power Distribution Units) * Experience with NFS administration * Experience with DNS administration * Experience with networking administration: LAN and firewalls (Cisco preferred) * General experience with Nagios * General experience with Microsoft Windows operating system * General experience with SAN and NAS administration RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintain existing systems through Linux-based tools and manage the COTS/FOSS software on the system to support program needs * Ensure that all computer, network, and storage resources are maintained for mission use * Involved with supporting Echelon 1 (E1) actives to maintain and troubleshoot software, physical servers, networking, storage and cloud environments to ensure system operates efficiently; and meet mission needs. * Support deployment of O&M patches and baseline updates; enterprise level integration efforts; document defects in customer and program defect databases; support technical interchange meetings with system operators, enterprise partners, and program customer. * Participate in the deployment of new system baselines (e.g. operating systems, software, network configurations, and data storage configurations) * Travel to other customer sites or to the factory as needed to assist in system updates, deliveries, and troubleshooting activities when necessary * You will be part of a call-in rotation to provide occasional off-hours support Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to *Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran Meredith Baldwin Recruiter (703) 891-6115 #CJ