Unix Systems Engineer

RMC is hiring a Unix Systems Engineer to support services we provide to the Enterprise Systems (ES) Department of the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Service Centers in Charleston, SC. This support will be primarily for the Data Center and Cloud Hosting Services (DC2HS) Division. As a Systems Engineer, you will manage complex IT infrastructures for critical Department of the Navy systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, and/or AIX, with hands-on experience managing server environments in both physical and virtualized data centers including commercial cloud providers. You will implement and maintain rigorous security protocols in accordance with DoD standards, automate system administration tasks, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the reliability and performance of these mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, and deploy new RHEL servers manually and using automation tools like Ansible Automation and Puppet Enterprise.
• Manage system configurations, enforce security standards (such as DISA STIGs), and patch servers across customer environments using Puppet and Red Hat Satellite.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot RHEL 7/8/9, Solaris 11, and AIX 7 environments, ensuring uptime and optimal performance.
• Implement and manage authentication solutions, including Single-Sign-On (SSO) through Windows Active Directory integration, for Solaris, RHEL, and AIX, leveraging Red Hat Identity Management systems.
• Maintain and upgrade RHEL, Solaris, and AIX servers, applying necessary security measures to ensure compliance with DISA and DOD standards.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues across AIX, RHEL, and Solaris systems and collaborate on customer application support.
• Collaborate with storage and virtualization teams to optimize system performance and resource allocation.
• Contribute to the documentation of server environments and processes using SharePoint and other documentation tools.
• Manage change requests, incidents, and service tickets through ServiceNow and Jira.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to address critical system issues.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, provide exceptional technical support, and offer professional advice on system upgrades and design.
• Collaborate effectively with other internal teams, particularly within the DC2HS Division, using the Agile process and Jira for Kanban or Sprint process management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools, with a particular emphasis on Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform, to streamline system administration tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems).
• At least one (1) of the following IAT Level II certifications: CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
• Strong experience with Linux (RHEL 7/8/9), Solaris 11, and/or AIX 7 systems engineering and administration.
• Expertise in managing DISA STIGs, patching, and securing Unix environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) for automation and system management.
• In-depth knowledge of authentication and identity management solutions.
• Individual shall meet the latest Cybersecurity workforce certification/training in accordance with DoD 8570.1M and subsequent DoD 8140 manual as applicable.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or other Unix/Linux OS certification

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $86,000 to $153,000 (annually).