Linux System Administrator Functional Lead

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center
• Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman as-well-as maintain multiple repositories/registries
• Oversee and perform the hardening of operating systems and STIG compliance
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure system administration and compliance practices are maintained
• Manage/delegate tasking derived from project, sustainment, and break/fix sources
• Manage/mentor a team responsible for ensuring system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements
• Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation
• Focus on creating, upgrading, managing, and sustaining physical and virtual workstations
• .Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT or STEM related field
• Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification
• Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+) 

Experience:

• 5+ years of directly related experience in UNIX and/or Linux systems administration
• Experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $130,000 - 170,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.