Senior Linux System Administrator

The position is for the Senior Linux System Administrator responsible for the servers that process data from a global network of buoys, managed by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). This position is located at the NDBC facility at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. While some telework is authorized, regular in-office presence is required, including the ability to come into the office in the event of an issue requiring hands-on resolution.

• Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on-call support for the primary IT mission essential
  data processing, applications, and functions to support the continuity of operations of the NDBC
  information system.
• Support IT architecture improvements to ensure continuity of operations for primary mission
  essential functions and the flow of data.
• Support the annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits through security
  patching and security-minded configuration updates; actively address changes needed as a result
  of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) requirements; help ensure NDBC maintains its Authority
  to Operate (ATO).
• Maintain all Linux-based servers and clients located on premises and in an AWS cloud
  environment.
  • Follow system administration best practices.
  • Patch and configure systems in compliance with NOAA security requirements.
  • Upgrade operating systems in advance of end-of-support dates.
  • Support software development efforts.
  • Deploy software application updates for both COTS as well as internal applications.
  • Plan and implement migration of local systems to a cloud environment, where possible,
    in a cost-effective manner.
  • Ensure reliable system and data backups.
  • Manage/maintain server certificates.
  • Maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions.
  • Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as
    required.
• Communicate/brief upcoming maintenance efforts and/or anticipated impacts to stakeholders.
• Implement strategies to automate routine administration tasks.
• Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment.

Education Requirements: Bachelors of Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. Experience may be considered as an equivalent.

Requirements:

• 8 years or more experience preferred in the installation/configuration, operation, and
  maintenance of IT system hardware and software and related IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience supporting Red Hat Linux, Apache, Tomcat,
  drivers, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, quarterly STIG updates.
• Knowledge of AWS solutions and migration of Linux systems is considered a plus.
• An understanding of programming languages, such as Java, Python, PHP, and Perl.
• Experience in installing and maintaining system hardware, operating systems, software systems,
  network systems, security systems.
• Experience applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrades of administrative
  tools and utilities; configuring, adding, and removing services as necessary.
• Experience implementing automation to streamline recurring system administration tasks is
  highly preferred; experience with scripting languages.
• Experience with AWS lamda, containers, EC2 instances is desirable.
• Able to work autonomously and take initiative in identifying areas for improvements and
  proposing solutions.
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and stakeholders.
• Must be able to successfully complete a NOAA (Stennis Space Center)/NASA background
  investigation for site/system access.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship or a
  valid Green Card is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)