Systems Administrator

Lancesoft

Lexington, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$100

SKILLS

Ansible, Apple Macs, Authentication, Automation System Development, Best Practices, Capacity Management, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Collaboration Servers, Computer Systems, Computer Workstations, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Recovery, Dell Computers, Desktop PC, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Documentation, Fedora Linux, File Management, File Systems, Hardware Administration, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Laser Communications, Linux Administration, Linux Drivers, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multi-User Systems, Network Systems, OpenLDAP, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Product Testing, Protective Services, Prototyping, Puppet (Configuration Management), Red Hat Linux Operating System, Research & Development (R&D), Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Analysis, Sales Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Server Support, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Research, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, VMWare, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Virtualization, Work From Home

LOCATION

Lexington, MA

POSTED

6 days ago

This job is with Encode Inc, a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft.

Payrate will be between $120/h - $125/h on W2

Enter Job Description...

Maintains operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination of infrastructure and cloud responsibilities. Develops and designs core operating system builds. Responsible for coding, virtualization, and automation of systems. Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains an active directory of users and system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system-wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Assesses and resolves user access problems related to security controls to minimize business impact and risk exposure. Identifies and evaluates vendor products and establishes vendor monitoring and tracking processes. Performs capacity planning and monitors/tunes systems. Recommends appropriate platforms for purchase, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery. Serves as a point of escalation for major incidents that are unresolved at the helpdesk level. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. May draft general IT communications to end-users including notifications of outages/downtimes.
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Qualification Assessment
Must Have
Experience
Currently holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Yes
Linux server/workstation administration
6 years
Operating System (OS) platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows)
6 years
Programming
Scripting Experience: Python, Ansible, TCL or Bash
6 years
Security
DoD STIGs and SCAP
3 years
Systems
Administering classified Linux systems
5 years
Configure and Maintain a Number of Linux Systems Utilizing Scripting Languages and Automation Tools
6 years
Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities
3 years
Experience with DevOps workflows and common CI/CD tools
3 years
Experience working in a UNIX based environment with familiarity of UNIX based scripting
6 years
Linux OS and scripting
5 years
Linux troubleshooting and performance tuning
10 years
MS Active Directory, LDAP
5 years
Redhat Linux Systems Administration
5 years
Red Hat Satellite to support Linux systems
4 years
Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data
6 years
Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)
6 years
Nice to Have
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Yes
Background/Need
The Laser Communications Group develops, builds, and operates prototype space and airborne lasercom terminals. Group 66 is in need of a Sr. Linux System Administrator to support both classified/unclassified development, implement and enhance critical infrastructure and support end user workstations.
Virtual/Work from Home
Hybrid
Other information relevant to the job requirement?
Responsibilities:
Perform various system administration duties in multiple physical and virtual Linux environments. Build and manage authentication, file-share, and other collaboration servers to support groups of heterogeneous client systems. Assist in design, implementation, support, and troubleshooting Linux issues relating to performance, compliance and security hardening. The ideal candidate will have a deep understating of Linux concepts, including file system management, service management, and interfacing with third party hardware. This candidate must also have a fundamental understanding of storage administration, virtualization technologies and basic networking concepts. The ideal candidate will see tasks through to completion under minimal supervision while also providing server and desktop level support to the group as well as various programs/projects

Experience (6+ years) implementing and supporting Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Fedora preferred):
•Experience implementing and supporting Linux in R&D Lab environment( IE- troubleshooting third party Linux drivers)
•Experience managing RedHat Satellite
•Experience managing CheckMK
•Experience implementing and utilizing DevOps CM toolsets (Puppet, Ansible, etc.)
•Experience migrating various distributions and versions under one umbrella
•Proven ability to automate tasks, build, and develop scripts (language agnostic)
•Knowledge of account management using OpenLDAP, SSSD, IPA/IDM etc
•Demonstrated troubleshooting of complex/distributed networks and systems (logs, dmesg etc.)
•Detailed knowledge of Linux security hardening principles and best practices (STIGs, RMF, NISPOM, CMMC, etc.)
•Experience providing system and hardware level support on Dell Server/Desktop technology as well as end user support
•Proven ability to learn and implement unfamiliar technologies
•Research into new technologies that can enhance productivity for us or our customers
•Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
•Document IT procedures

-The team willing to trade the Bachelor's Degree for related applicable experience. So, the Bachelor's is preferred and not a must have.
-Due to the nature of the work, candidate must possess TS/SCI in order to be submitted.
-Candidate should expect to be onsite 4 days/wk to work on classified tasks, with one day remote.
Level of Effort
Full-Time Basis
Will this position materially impact the conduct or direction of a research program(s)?
No
What level of clearance is required?
Top Secret

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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