i3 is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support an Army Contract. The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will provide technical expertise supporting information system components, infrastructure integration and maintenance. Candidates for this position must possess, at a minimum, a United States SECRET level security clearance.
Responsibilities
Build, configure, and maintain standardized Linux Operating Systems (such as RHEL 9) in various technical use cases.
Build and maintain virtual machine Linux golden images from source code management.
Integrate Linux operating systems with Active Directory environments utilizing tools such as SSSD.
Maintain software repository mirrors utilizing Red Hat Satellite servers and custom scripts.
Integrate multifactor authentication, CAC/smartcard PKI and certificate management in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.
Work with teammates on an agile project with a focus on providing a secure, versatile, efficient, reproduceable, and highly scalable computing environment.
Maintain system configurations with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in git repositories.
Perform Linux system configuration, patching, and vulnerability remediation utilizing Ansible, Terraform, Chef, GitLab, or other automation tools.
Work with teammates to ensure satisfactory DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline operation on OpenShift clusters and other Linux systems.
Deploy and maintain OpenShift cluster nodes on bare-metal and cloud infrastructure.
Apply security controls as defined in DISAs Security Technical implementation Guides (STIGs).
Assist with implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 Continuous monitoring tools and processes.
Support periodic Independent Security Assessments (previously known as Security Control Assessor - Validation or SCA-V).
Implement security configurations derived from zero-trust principles.
Create, manage, and maintain network storage servers.
Maintain and produce documentation in markdown and other formats as required.
Assist Cybersecurity team with developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation documentation, SOPs, policies, and work instructions as needed.
Continuously improve your skills and the project by researching, training on, assessing, and implementing new technologies and processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Additional experience may substitute for degree.
12-17 years of relevant experience.
Must meet DoD 8140 Intermediate System Administrator qualifications, such as holding a Security+, Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC certification (or higher-level applicable certification).
Must either possess or obtain a Linux computing environment training certificate in compliance with DoD 8140. Must be willing to attain Linux+ certification within 6 months.
Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and in a team environment.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Requires strong Linux (RHEL, CentOS) Operating System and troubleshooting skills.
Strong DoD Security practices and knowledge.
Working experience with Linux automation tools is a plus.
Working experience with infrastructure as code and source code management is a plus.
OpenShift or Kubernetes experience is a plus.
AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud computing experience is a plus.
Secret Security clearance required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
Work well both independently and in a team environment.
Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
Analyze information and respond appropriately.
Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
Provide superior customer service.?
Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
Work well under pressure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
About i3
Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation and serious game development and implementation.
We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
Our focus is to leave our team members, our customers and our communities better than we found them.
Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.
Perks and Benefits at i3:
100% team member owned
Outstanding insurance coverage
401(k) match
Health and wellness incentives
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Generous PTO
Fun culture with company activities
Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares
We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!
i3 is an AAP/EEO/VEVRRA equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, genetics, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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