Strategic Data Systems
Senior Linux Architect (CORPIT)
Strategic Data Systems in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a Senior Linux Architect to lead the engineering and architecture of our enterprise RDT&E solutions centered around Red Hat Satellite and Ansible orchestration, critical to our Comply to Connect (C2C) initiative.
Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in‑depth consulting relative to system operations.
Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.g. Kickstart/Ansible).
Use cryptographic experience to set up PKI, manage, distribute, store, use, and revoke digital certificates and manage public‑key encryption.
Implement DISA STIG and work within configuration‑managed environments.
Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors.
Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization.
Work closely with engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.
Support application installation, license management, software tracking/distribution, and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files.
Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command‑line environments, and documentation.
Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services.
Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes.
Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems.
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services.
Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication.
Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration.
Configure static routes, packet filtering, and network address translation.
Set kernel runtime parameters.
Produce and deliver reports on system utilization.
Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks.
Configure system logging, including remote logging.
Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH, and NTP.
Minimum ten or more years (10+) of experience in system administration of Linux‑based servers and workstations.
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Must have either Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification current or within one year of hire date.
Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire (e.g., Security+).
Ideally possess troubleshooting skills in RHEL 7/8/9 OS and basic knowledge of networking fundamentals, specifically TCP/IP protocol suite and IP configuration.
Working knowledge of security guidelines and policies (DISA STIGs) and tools (Evaluate‑STIG, STIG‑Manager).
Knowledge of or experience with Tenable suite of products (Security Center, Nessus Scanner, Nessus Agent) is a plus.
Seek specific experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8.x with RHEL 7.x and/or RHEL 9.x a plus).
Have knowledge of corporate services including DNS, SMTP, Splunk, centralized patching solutions such as Red Hat Satellite, and automation solutions such as Ansible Tower/AWX.
Knowledge of or experience with single sign‑on solutions such as RHSSO; virtualization platform management systems such as VMware/VSphere/vCenter is a plus.
Demonstrated experience managing the installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
Experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.
Experience with Service Now or similar ticket management system.
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in‑depth consulting relative to system operations.
Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.g. Kickstart/Ansible).
Use cryptographic experience to set up PKI, manage, distribute, store, use, and revoke digital certificates and manage public‑key encryption.
Implement DISA STIG and work within configuration‑managed environments.
Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors.
Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization.
Work closely with engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.
Support application installation, license management, software tracking/distribution, and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files.
Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command‑line environments, and documentation.
Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services.
Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes.
Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems.
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services.
Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication.
Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration.
Configure static routes, packet filtering, and network address translation.
Set kernel runtime parameters.
Produce and deliver reports on system utilization.
Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks.
Configure system logging, including remote logging.
Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH, and NTP.
Minimum ten or more years (10+) of experience in system administration of Linux‑based servers and workstations.
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Must have either Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification current or within one year of hire date.
Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire (e.g., Security+).
Ideally possess troubleshooting skills in RHEL 7/8/9 OS and basic knowledge of networking fundamentals, specifically TCP/IP protocol suite and IP configuration.
Working knowledge of security guidelines and policies (DISA STIGs) and tools (Evaluate‑STIG, STIG‑Manager).
Knowledge of or experience with Tenable suite of products (Security Center, Nessus Scanner, Nessus Agent) is a plus.
Seek specific experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8.x with RHEL 7.x and/or RHEL 9.x a plus).
Have knowledge of corporate services including DNS, SMTP, Splunk, centralized patching solutions such as Red Hat Satellite, and automation solutions such as Ansible Tower/AWX.
Knowledge of or experience with single sign‑on solutions such as RHSSO; virtualization platform management systems such as VMware/VSphere/vCenter is a plus.
Demonstrated experience managing the installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
Experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.
Experience with Service Now or similar ticket management system.
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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