Linux System Administrator

Job Description:

JMA Resources, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Linux Systems Administrator for Linux servers hosting SAP application servers in multiple environments. This person will support the Navy Maritime Maintenance Enterprise Solution Financial System team by configuring, hardening, and maintaining application servers and their security posture.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Responsibilities:

• Project representative to Information Assurance on all issues involving project servers and their security posture. 
• Upkeep of all application Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists, development, and delivery of supportive documentation to ensure security compliance.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Linux/Unix systems and ensure maximum availability, performance, and security.
• Assist with designing, implementing, and administering Linux (Red Hat) in VMware virtualized environments.
• Assist with supporting incidents, change requests, and problems through their full life cycle.
• Assist other team members in other specialties as needed to accomplish the overall mission.
• Organize, schedule, and manage technical events (such as OS patching) as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Clearance Level:

• Current or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required.
• Additional background screenings for base access may be required.
• US. Citizenship is required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, including developing new and creative solutions.
  • Strong shell scripting skills.
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Strong skills working with yum repos and configuring for use with subscription-manager and yum config-manager.
  • Knowledge of security best practices in server configuration, tool development, and access controls.
  • Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs) and their implementation at the OS and application level.
  • Knowledge of implementing firewalls.
• Must have experience working with the following:
  • Red Hat Linux in VMware virtualized environments. 
  • SAP product line, preferably SAP S/4 HANA, SAP PI/PO, SAP Data Services, SAP Solution Manager, and SAP EnableNow.
  • Windows OS experience or certification(s).
  • Apache Tomcat.
  • Red Hat Linux 9.x (RHEL9).

Required Experience:

• Must have at least five years of related work experience.

Education Level:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related area.

Required Certifications:

• Current or willingness to obtain CompTIA Security+ Certification within two weeks from the start date.
• Current Red Hat RHCSA or CompTIA Linux+

Location & Commitments:

• Full-time remote position that may require travel to the client site and other work sites when needed.
• Hours based on the client, usually Monday-Friday between 8-5 pm EST.

JMA Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training, are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, physical or mental disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or protected veteran status.

JMA is also committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JMA will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment tests, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Amy Foy, Director of Human Resources, at afoy@jmares.com.