Linux System Administrator

Set of X • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

The candidate will participate in a new long-term effort to consolidate a diverse set of systems into a new cohesive solution that improves system manageability and security, while providing enhanced capability with a strong focus on improved user experience. The candidate will be a part of the early stages of this high visibility effort and help build a sound foundation to ensure the project’s continued success.

Requirements

• Extensive RedHat (RHEL), CentOs Linux, and/or UNIX experience.
• Experience managing NiFi data flows.
• Experience with VMWare or associate technologies (ESX, NSX, VSAN, KVM, Nutanix or other).
• Ansible or other automation platform/methodology experience.
• System scanning/hardening – STIGS/CIS Compliance.
• Proficiency installing, hardening, patching, and backup/restoration of Linux systems.
• Understanding of system monitoring, health/status, and best practice security methodologies.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments
• 9 yrs. experience in System Administration
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Nice To Haves

• Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS familiarity.
• Understanding of Active Directory or FreeIPA.
• Familiarity with nginx, HAProxy, or other load balancer technologies.
• Python experience.
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab.
• Storage Technology experience including hyper converged, SAN, or IP based storage.
• Past experience supporting managed attribution programs.
• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) and/or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with current owners and administrators to understand existing systems, requirements, and problem areas.
• Provide direct input for organization long-term efforts and visions for future architecture and design.
• Provide system administration functions to fix critical problems or implement stop-gap solutions as part of the transition to the new consolidated architecture.
• Translate existing requirements and use-cases of current systems into scalable and supportable long-term solutions.
• Implement and support final solution(s).
• Participate in frequent internal engineering and strategy team meetings.
• Build direct customer relationships to improve organizational feedback loop.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Technology Refresh or year-end bonus
• Training and Professional Development budget ($5,250 annually)
• Stock Plan
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan (up to 8 weeks off or sell back unused time)
• Virtual Office Compensation (monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet)
• Fringe Benefit Mall (perks like Uber rides, beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, Hello Fresh)
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus
• Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed