Senior Linux Systems Admin

Title: Senior Linux Systems Admin 
Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid | ~3 Days On-site a week)
Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI eligibility)

About this role:

• Rackner is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Admin that will conduct deployments and provisioning on all networks, including containerization, automation and scripting of infrastructure, integration of services, monitoring, of the infrastructure.
• Migration to the MI IC ITE Cloud provides the opportunity to evaluate and potentially re-invent how Army MI delivers IT services and make use of Intelligence data and analytics to meet mission requirements.
• The IC Cloud is currently composed of the IC Government Cloud (ICGovCloud) and commercial cloud services provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the IC.

We are looking for experience with:

• 7+ years; Implementing security principles and administering IT systems
• 3+ years; Linux operating systems, containers, AWS, monitoring network availability and performing necessary maintenance to support network availability and network security measures.
• 6+ years; Administering IT systems may substitute for academic degree
• 1+ years; Provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of software and infrastructure-as-code in a DevSecOps and continuous delivery environment using tools such as terraform
• AWS cert. within the first 30 days of start

• Responsible for deployments and provisioning on all networks, including containerization, automation and scripting of infrastructure, integration of services, monitoring, of the infrastructure.
• Develops hardened machine images (e.g. AMI/Azure VM), ensures STIG compliance, and custom services to facilitate security inheritance.
• Knowledge of Linux, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Plans and leads major technology assignments.
• Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
• Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• May supervise others.

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree, Information Technology
• Updated AWS Cert.

Who We Are:

• Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.
• We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises.
• We enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation.
• Our customers hail from a diverse, ever-growing list of industries.

Benefits / Additional Info:

Rackner embraces  and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided .  Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!

• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan