Linux System Administrator

Dedicated, We Deliver. Soliel is an innovative, premium engineering company specializing in providing Enterprise Architecture, Network Design, Engineering and Operations Support, Software Design and Development, Data Center Design, Deployment and Migration, and Systems Engineering services for both public and private sectors. Over the years, Soliel’s team of technical experts has consistently delivered outstanding innovative solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.

LOCATION: Vienna Va. or Annapolis Junction MD.

START DATE: Immediate

CLEARANCE: Secret

SUMMARY:

Soliel is seeking to hire a Linux System Administrator, who will administer a Linux-based DevSecOps Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment and a CentOS-based Open Container Initiative (OCI) compliant and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) certified Kubernetes platform environment. They will work closely with the team of architects, software developers, and engineers to recommend and design solutions that effectively reflect our business needs, security, and service level requirements. They will work with application and architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) designs and implement the design in production cloud environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and operate an Open Container Initiative (OCI) compliant and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) certified Kubernetes platform.
• Ensure all Linux and CentOS systems are patched, available, and meet current security requirements.
• Build, release, and manage the configuration of all production systems with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code.
• Manage a continuous integration and deployment methodology for server-based technologies. Work alongside architecture and engineering teams to design and implement scalable software services.
• Ensure necessary system security by using best-in-class cloud security solutions.
• Stay current with new technology options and vendor products, evaluating which ones would be a good fit for the company.
• Recommend process and architecture improvements.
• Troubleshoot system issues and solve problems across all platform and application domains
• Oversee pre-production acceptance testing to ensure the high quality of a company's services and products.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or 8 years of practical exp.
• AWS Cloud Experience (EC2, VPC’s, IAM Roles, Security Groups, and associated Troubleshooting)
• Solid understanding of how SSL Works in a AWS/Linux based environment.
• Risk Management Framework Experience (SCAP Scans, ACAS, System Hardening (STIG’s), Documentation).
• Scripting (Bash, Python)
• Docker
• Windows Server Administration
• Extensive prior experience in CentOS and Linux server system administration
• Experience with deploying software at the TS/SCI level to NSANet and PRIVAC authorities Experience with NSANet approved tools for system configuration and management (e.g., SIMP, Puppet, Ansible, and CS2 Scripts)
• Experience with deploying, operating and maintaining cloud-based Linux workloads.
• Experience with `infrastructure as code` IAC and using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, and Chef.
• Experience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) compliant and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) certified Kubernetes platforms

COMPENSATION:

• Excellent compensation commensurate with experience in related field(s) and performance
• Major medical, dental, and vision
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k and company matching

ABOUT US:

Mission

To provide innovative IT solutions and services that enable our customers to effectively make critical decisions, improve productivity, and achieve business and operational success. We champion integrity and work with our customers in a collaborative and professional manner.

Our Approach | a proven system

Soliel has developed a systematic approach to technical problem solving – PARDIO™ – Plan, Analyze, Research, Design, Implement, and Optimize. PARDIO is the result of years of experience and performance and provides our team with the ability to deliver superior technical solutions and proven customer satisfaction.

Our Expertise | an industry leader

Soliel specializes in the design, development, implementation, operation, and management of enterprise Information Technology (IT) systems, such as enterprise Internet Protocol (IP) networks, software applications and services, cloud computing systems, network, and application and storage hosting environments in data centers.

Our People | a dedicated team that delivers

Soliel’s team is led by well-recognized industry thought leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with documented success delivering comprehensive IT solutions to enterprise customers. Our seasoned and dedicated professionals are actively involved in the industry through publications, inventions, and standard work. Many of our team members are Certified Systems Engineers (CSEs).

To learn more, please visit www.solielcom.com