Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Overview: SENIOR LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Bowhead seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to join our growing team in Dahlgren, VA.
The Senior Linux Administrator will be working as part of a team, administer and manage servers and end-user workstations in both unclassified and classified network environments on a Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program.
Responsibilities: Essential responsibilities of the Senior Linux Administrator include, but are not limited to: Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting relative to system operations Provide expertise and support for data gathering, analysis, and reporting for the Cybersecurity Compliance Assessment (CSCA) Tool monthly Provide support Dahlgren Information Repository for CyberSecurity (DIRCS) development and other automation/data consolidation to provide value added cyber compliance reporting from existing toolset in use and display those on a per asset/package/department basis and would be capable of providing views useful to both management and more detailed reporting for technical POCs.
Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.
g.
Kickstart/Ansible) Use cryptographic experience to set up public key infrastructure (PKI) to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption DISA STIG implementation and work within Configuration-Managed Environments Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization Work closely with engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems Support application installation, license management, software tracking / distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication Produce and deliver reports on system utilization Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks Configuring system logging, including remote logging Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH and NTP Qualifications: Minimum three - six years' experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations Ideal Linux Admin will have Department of Defense experience with security guidelines and policies.
(DISA STIGS) is a plus Seeking specific experience with the following operating systems and services is required: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7.
x) Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire (i.
e.
, Security+).
Desired Skills: Have knowledge of corporate services including: DNS, SMTP, RHEV, Splunk, Apache Demonstrated experience managing the installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure Hardware experience with Dell systems is a plus Experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities Remedy ITSM Ticket Management experience Linux+ or Red Hat Certification preferred Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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