Linux System Administrator

Description

The company's National Mission Systems group is hiring a Linux systems administrator to keep mission-critical environments secure, reliable and scalable across cloud and bare-metal systems.

The role supports a ground infrastructure that houses mission-critical space-based applications, using modern deployment approaches and emerging technologies.

The job is full time and based on-site at the company's facility in Sterling, VA.

Minimum clearance to start: TS/SCI with polygraph. Travel: up to 10%, local.

Responsibilities

• Keep all infrastructure environments performing well, scalable and secure.
• Administer Linux systems and support infrastructure across Dev, Test and Prod environments.
• Apply security patches and OS upgrades, and keep systems intact and compliant.
• Design, configure and maintain LAN, WAN and VPN network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot problems, and work with external COMMs teams when needed.
• Carry out hardware deployments, including installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Support CI/CD pipeline environments and work with DevSecOps teams to keep them available and ready.
• Manage containerized environments and automated infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible and Puppet.
• Build, manage and automate cloud and virtual machine infrastructure with repeatable scripts and playbooks.
• Diagnose issues with servers, user systems, storage and network connectivity using advanced techniques.
• Ensure compliance with government IT and security policies, including cross-security domain requirements.
• Work with architects, technical leads, developers, testers, security teams and other stakeholders.
• Support new projects and modernization work involving microservices, containers and cloud-native architectures.
• Maintain configuration documentation for assigned systems and advise on system design and development.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, network architecture and development environments.
• Proven hands-on Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with Development/Test and Production environments.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills for resolving complex problems.
• Familiarity with information security and government compliance policies.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and security, including TCP/IP, VPN and firewalls.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems such as Git.
• Active CISSP or Security+ certification. Comparable information security certifications may also be considered.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect or Google Cloud Professional are highly desired.
• Desired: full systems lifecycle experience.
• Desired: experience with DevOps processes and tools.
• Desired: experience providing customer support on an infrastructure, platform or help desk team.
• Desired: recognized subject matter expert in systems administration.
• Desired: working knowledge of Puppet, Satellite, IPA, Nagios and NetApp.
• Desired: strong problem-solving skills for complex and undefined issues.
• Desired: an innovative mindset and a record of making significant improvements to systems or products.

Conditions

The position depends on funding and may not be filled right away. Applicants may also be considered for other openings at the company, since similar roles are consistently available.

Salary depends on factors such as location, federal contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills, education and certifications.

The proposed salary range is $103,800 - $218,100.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Flexible time off, plus access to learning resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.
• Competitive compensation and learning and development opportunities.