Full-Time

Linux System Administrator

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Strategic Data Systems

51-200 employees

Provides IT services and solutions for defense and federal agencies

Data & Analytics

Aerospace

Mid

Dahlgren, VA, USA

Required Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Linux/Unix

Requirements

DOD Secret Security Clearance
CompTIA Security+CE or equivalent active IAT level 2 certification
3 years of professional experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations
Specific experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7.x)
Linux+ or Red Hat Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience for technical problem solving and consulting
Provide support for data gathering, analysis, and reporting for Cybersecurity Compliance Assessment Tool
Automate installation methods and system imaging
Set up public key infrastructure (PKI) for digital certificates and public-key encryption
Implement DISA STIG and work within Configuration-Managed Environments
Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software
Plan new hardware acquisitions and collaborate with other projects
Support engineers in using workstations and servers for problem-solving
Manage application installation, license management, software tracking, and backup/recovery
Configure local storage, file systems, and file system attributes
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems and core services
Manage users and groups, produce reports on system utilization
Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks
Configure system logging and networking services

Linux System Administrator

Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA 22448

90 - 110K (Depending on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits

Flexible Start-Date – Immediate Opening

Your work will involve working as part of a team, administer and manage servers and end-user workstations in both unclassified and classified network environments on a Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program.

This position will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.

As the Linux System Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting relative to system operations.

• Provide expertise and support for data gathering, analysis, and reporting for the Cybersecurity Compliance Assessment (CSCA) Tool monthly.

• Provide support Dahlgren Information Repository for CyberSecurity (DIRCS) development and other automation/data consolidation to provide value added cyber compliance reporting from existing toolset in use and display those on a per asset/package/department basis and would be capable of providing views useful to both management and more detailed reporting for technical POCs.

• Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.g. Kickstart/Ansible)

• Use cryptographic experience to set up public key infrastructure (PKI) to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption.

• DISA STIG implementation and work within Configuration-Managed Environments

• Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors.

• Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization.

• Work closely with engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.

• Support application installation, license management, software tracking / distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files

• Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation.

• Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services.

• Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes.

• Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems.

• Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services.

• Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication.

• Produce and deliver reports on system utilization.

• Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks.

• Configuring system logging, including remote logging

• Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH and NTP

To qualify, you will need:

• DOD Secret Security Clearance

• CompTIA Security+CE or equivalent active IAT level 2 certification

• 3 years of professional experience in system administration of Linux-based servers and Linux-based workstations.

• Seeking specific experience with the following operating systems and services is required: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7.x)

• Linux+ or Red Hat Certification preferred

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Strategic Data Systems has a longstanding track record in delivering robust IT services and solutions tailored for the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial enterprises. The company leverages the ITIL framework and advanced cybersecurity technologies to ensure efficient, secure, and cost-effective operations. This focus on high-stakes security and productivity improvements, coupled with its specialization in designing complex information systems, makes it a formidable player in the industry and an exciting place to cultivate a career in technology.

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N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Keller, Texas

Founded

1997

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Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 7%

1 year growth

↑ 5%

2 year growth

↑ 5%