Linux Systems Administrator

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Linthicum, MD

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SKILLS

Adjudication, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Antivirus, Certification & Accreditation Process (C&A), Cisco Certifications, Communication Skills, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Servers, Computer Systems, Configuration Management, DCID - Director of Central Intelligence Directive, Data Recovery, Desktop PC, Disk Management, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, Environmental Monitoring, File Management, File Systems, Government Contracts, High School Diploma, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Manufacturing, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server, Multi-User Systems, Network Routing, Network Software, Network Support, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Auditing, Security Monitoring, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Server Support, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Splunk, Status Reports, Storage Area Network (SAN), Subnet, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Technical Writing, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, User Account Administration, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

LOCATION

Linthicum, MD

POSTED

14 days ago

DPP is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Linthicum, Maryland
Work schedule: 5x8 (M-F)
Duration: 6 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen with active TS/Poly US Gov’t clearance

Position description:

Our client is seeking a well-qualified Linux Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD.
This position will be required to work on-site, full-time, at the Linthicum, MD campus. This is not a virtual position.
Candidates MUST possess a current TS/SCI to include a current and recently adjudicated [within the last 5 years] Polygraph in order to be considered.
This position may be filled at either level 3 (Principal level), or level 4 (Sr. Principal level), depending on the skills, education, and experience below.

Responsibilities:

Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
Support multiple networks while ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed and directing others as necessary.
Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Basic qualifications for Level 3:

Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant IT experience is required
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Must have Linux server Operating Systems support experience
Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required
Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years], in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment

Basic qualifications for level 4:

Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant IT experience is required
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Must have Linux server Operating Systems support experience
Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required
Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years], in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment

Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, a Linux+ or RHCSA, and 9 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification
Windows server management experience
Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
VMWare experience with current version
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
Rudimentary Scripting experience
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Jacquelyn at Jacquelyn.Kane@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00721).

US Citizen: Candidates MUST possess a current TS/SCI to include a current and recently adjudicated [within the last 5 years] Polygraph in order to be considered. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

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