Linux Systems Administrator (L3)

We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to apply current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where strong task ownership and drive can generate tremendous results and recognition. Successful candidates must have excellent customer service skills and be able to change priorities quickly to meet changing mission needs. Eligibility:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain Client Suitability prior to starting employment.
• Must have 4+ years of directly relevant experience.

Responsibilities :

• Applies current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security
• Traveling to support hardware deployments across the United States, Territories and Possessions up to 40% of the time
• Works with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure COTS applications, operating systems, networks and database products and technology
• Provides security engineering and integration services to internal customers.
• Involved in a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, network security, information security and privacy
• Develops security systems for any manual or automated systems environments.
• Responsible for ensuring the protection of client data against unauthorized disclosure, accidental or intentional loss of data, or unauthorized modification
• Providing status of work in progress, material availability, and potential delivery problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Red Hat version 8 (rhel8) with the ability to engineer, install, administer and maintain
• Highly skilled in Linux-related scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency with configuration management using Ansible or Puppet
• Experience analyzing and evaluating the security of new and existing IT systems and the procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.
• Kernel infrastructure understanding in a Linux environment
• Experience analyzing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Information technology and security controls that are in place
• Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networks and services
• Experience evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes
• Experience and/or familiarity with the following network protection devices: Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), log analysis, malware analysis, network traffic flow and packet analysis
• Must be able to travel within the United States, Territories & Possessions, as required
• Must have the ability to lift at least 70 pounds repeatedly
• Experience with transporting high value equipment
• Ability to work independently on a multitude of assigned tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong team player.
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications
• Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of inventory, material tracking and status related to logistical process and procedures.
• Experience with Supply Chain, Security, Project Planning and Logistics.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Sourcefire, RHEL KVM, Cobbler, Nagios

Desired Certifications : Training/certification in any of the following strongly desired: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), COMPTIA Network+
Required Education : Bachelor's degree in related technical field. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree-level education.