Linux Engineer/Admin

Overview: We are looking for an experienced System Engineer with Linux system administration experience to work on an on-premise system with a mission operations team. The team is involved in operation and sustainment of a mission-critical geospatial solution supporting DoD end users. A successful candidate will have experience with installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of an on-premise system. 

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities will involve taking a leadership role in system changes and improvements; 
• Working directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot issues; 
• Proactively recommend configuration changes to help improve system performance; 
• Regularly work with government and contractor POCs to keep systems security compliant;
• Author and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs.

Core Qualifications:

• Requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Must currently possess an active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph post hire
• Must meet DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher)
• Must have Linux administration experience provisioning end users
• Experience managing and configuring RHEL environments
• Proficient reviewing STIG/IAVA scans and remediating vulnerabilities
• Experience performing Virtual Machine backups/snapshots
• Experience working with Security to support ISCP exercises
• Experience scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation 
• Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of NGA Networking
• Red Hat Certification(s)
• Linux Certification(s)
• Agile Certification(s)
• Team Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence)