Linux Systems Administrator (Dod Secret Clearance Required)

We are searching for a full-time, on-site Linux Systems Administrator to support our customer at the Washington Navy Yard.

The Role: As a Linux Systems Engineer, you will work with a Team to install, configure, maintain, and deploy Linux Servers.

· Install, configure, harden, patch, tune, upgrade and archive Linux Servers

· Harden Linux Servers in accordance with System Security Policies and DISA STIGs

· Troubleshoot issues to restore operations

· Assist with COTS installations, tuning, and troubleshooting

· Perform vulnerability scans and remediate findings

· Create technical documentation to include technical instructions and technical designs

Required Qualifications:

· An active DoD Secret Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar, and at least 6 years of position related work experience

· An IAT II certification as specified in the DoD 8570

· Experience hardening systems in accordance with DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

· The ability to understand and remediate vulnerabilities identified by CTOs, IVAMs, DISA STIGS, ACAS, and evaluate STIG

· Proficient with Linux Native Security tools

o Capable of installing, configuring, and operating AIDE across multiple machines

o Capable of managing SELINUX and SELINUX policies across a wide software baseline

o Understanding of Linux native firewall and system services

· Experience with Linux scripting languages to automate tasks using Ansible or similar tools

· Experience planning and deploying complex toolsets on top of the Linux platform

· Java/Tomcat/TomcatEE/Glassfish installation and application support (troubleshooting, upgrades)

· Docker container deployment and container management (build, test, and update).

· NFS/CIFS deployment, configuration and troubleshooting

· Experience with Gitlab, Git, and Gitlab workers, and configuring Gitlab pipelines

· Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Docker and Docker containers

· Must be capable of working in a small team using Agile methodology

· Must be capable of working with engineering staff to diagnoses correct issues

· In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and supporting protocols

· Basic knowledge of Virtualization (VMWARE Preferred) and relational databases (Oracle and/or MySQL)

Preferred Skills and Education:

Additional education, experience, and skills that will further contribute to your success include:

• Linux+ or a RHCE/RHCA training or certification
• Docker compose, K8 or Openshift experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Linux/Red Hat: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification? (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person