Linux System Administrator

CTC Group•Fort Meade, MD

9d•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

CTC Group has a new and exciting opportunity for Linux Systems Administrators to maintain and secure Linux-based systems, support Cisco and Palo Alto network infrastructure, automate system administration tasks using Ansible, Bash, and Python, and perform vulnerability remediation and IAVA patching within a classified environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
CWIP IAT Level I
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified System Administrator(RHCSA) certified.
One of the following certifications: A+, Network+, or System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
CWIP IAT Level II
3+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework).
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified Engineer(RHCE) certified.
Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
CWIP IAT Level III
7+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework).
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified Architect(RHCA) certified.

Responsibilities

Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical operations within a classified government environment.
Configure and support Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment, including troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues.
Manage virtualized environments and support IPsec, VPN tunneling, and other secure network communications.
Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, including writing and deploying playbooks.
Create and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate system administration, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance activities.
Support Secure the Enterprise and Secure the Network activities, including Nessus scanning and other high-side security tools.
Perform IAVA patching, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and security compliance activities.
Install, cable, document, and maintain physical infrastructure, including rack-and-stack activities for servers and networking equipment.
Create and maintain accurate system, network, configuration, and operational documentation.
Support containerized environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Diagnose and resolve complex Linux, networking, virtualization, hardware, and software issues to maintain reliable mission operations.