Secret Cleared Linux Systems Adminsitrator needed in Lexington, MA
The Linux Systems Administrator will demonstrate a strong understanding of Linux operating systems including both workstation and server varieties while supporting our client's enterprise classified computing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a solid background with Linux to include the underlying systems and services that support them. These systems and services would include but are not limited to file sharing, Satellite, Ansible Automation Platform, multi-factor authentication, disk encryption and patching. This candidate will also possess some background with DevSecOps concepts (artifact repository, container registries, scanning and platforms, etc.) and tools (Sonatype Nexus, JFrog Artifactory, Prisma Twistlock, RHEL OpenShift, etc.)
As part of this role the individual will need to demonstrate proficiency, applying STIGs (full and benchmark), understand how to use DISA’s SCC Tool and STIG Viewer and how to evaluate systems for STIG compliance.
Required Minimum
Utilizing Satellite to support Linux systems
Package development and deployment (rpm, yum, dnf)
Supporting RHEL 7/8 workstation and server
Experience with bash/shell, Python and perl scripting
Understanding of Linux troubleshooting to include the boot process, Kickstart building, systems, monitoring of system resources, kernel tuning, system performance troubleshooting, system calls and tracing
Experience configuring storage for Linux systems (LVM, file systems, RAID, storage encryption, SAN, NAS and NFS)
Strong overall network skills (package captures, NIC latency tuning, route tables and tracing, subnetting, firewall/iptable, TCP/UDP/IP protocols)
Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly
Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Bachelor’s of Computer Science or relevant technical field of study
Preferred
Experience utilizing Ansible Automation Platform to support Linux systems
Experience supporting DevSecOps environments.
Experience supporting software deployment on Linux
Experience supporting cloud infrastructure. Preferably in classified environments but public domain experience is also beneficial
Experience with the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) process and maintaining an inspection ready environment.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
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