Systems Administrator -Ts/Sci

Systems Administrator -TS/SCI

Group Description: - Advanced Lasercom Systems and Operations (06-66)

The Advanced Lasercom Systems and Operations 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.

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) :

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

-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.

THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND RECRUITERS NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants received from firms will not be considered. Subcontracting is not available for this position.