Staff Linux Systems Administrator - TS/SCI

Description

The company's classified solutions team is hiring a Staff Linux Systems Administrator to support information system work across its full lifecycle.

The company builds secure, multi-domain systems and technologies for defense missions in fast-changing global security conditions.

The role sits in a team that supports classified government contracts and works closely with technical teams across several networks and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Linux work on classified government contracts as a Staff Computer Systems Analyst.
• Set enterprise-wide Linux architecture direction, standards and roadmaps across multiple programs, and run expert administration of modern Linux distributions.
• Design, build and keep improving backup, disaster recovery and high-availability setups for mission-critical Linux systems, using virtualization and containers.
• Oversee administration and support across several networks, guide technical teams and apply strong networking knowledge.
• Run large system enhancement projects from requirements through design, procurement, deployment and post-implementation checks, using scripting and automation to improve performance and reliability.
• Write and enforce policies for user and computer accounts, file permissions and enterprise identity and access controls across platforms.
• Write, maintain and improve SOPs, standards and best-practice guides for Linux, and build monitoring and security tools into them.
• Give regular status updates on recurring and one-off efforts.
• Work independently on complex, unclear technical problems.
• Mentor and lead junior, mid-level and senior staff, and help raise technical skill across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 10 years of IT experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of IT experience, or an Associate's degree with 14 years of IT experience.
• Linux operating system experience, including server and workstation management in a classified environment.
• Cross-platform knowledge of two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX and UNIX.
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 certification requirements for the IAT Level II role of Staff Computer Systems Analyst, for example Security+ CE, CND or CCNA Security.
• Hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility at a minimum to be considered.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a CI-Polygraph as a condition of continued employment.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Information Technology and 12 years of Linux server administration experience in a classified environment.
• Preferred: Expert administration of modern Linux distributions such as RHEL 8/9 and Rocky Linux across enterprise and classified environments.
• Preferred: Experience architecting and managing virtualization with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Citrix XenServer and KVM/QEMU, for optimal resource use and scale.
• Preferred: Experience leading containerization with Docker, Docker Compose and container security tools.
• Preferred: Experience designing and orchestrating Kubernetes environments, including CNCF Kubernetes, Rancher and Kubernetes Dashboard.
• Preferred: Experience integrating cloud platforms such as Azure CycleCloud, VMware Cloud Foundation and nerdctl for hybrid and multi-cloud use.
• Preferred: Networking knowledge of subnets, routing, VLANs, VTCs and cloud networking.
• Preferred: Experience supporting monitoring and security tools such as Splunk and SolarWinds.
• Preferred: Experience building scripting and automation with Bash, Python and Ansible.
• Preferred: Experience running cross-platform operations across Linux, Windows and UNIX.
• Preferred: Experience creating and deploying system images in an enterprise environment.
• Preferred: Experience with the Assessment and Authorization process.
• Preferred: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a current CI-Polygraph is highly desirable.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site role in Redondo Beach, CA, with no virtual or telecommute options because of the classified work.

Apply only if you are willing to work on-site.

Travel is required for 10% of the time.

No relocation assistance is available.

A clearance must be in place to start, with SCI as the clearance type.

Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

Base salary range is $161,000.00 to $241,400.00, set by scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan with 401k matching.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities and exposure to a wide range of projects and customers.
• Possible overtime, shift differential and discretionary annual bonus, depending on the position.
• Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President and Director positions.