Linux System Administrator- Top Secret Clearance Required

Information Management Group•Schenectady, NY

1d•$105 - $120

About The Position

IMG is hiring a System Administrator to oversee and maintain the current enterprise Red Hat Linux environment, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of these systems while adhering to U.S. government risk management frameworks, such as NIST 800-53.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
4+ additional years of experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of experience with RedHat Linux, VMware, and OpenShift cumulative
2+ years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a)
Strong understanding of system security principles and experience with NIST 800-53 compliance
Proficient in system performance tuning, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Active Top Secret or Q security clearance

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience with Cloudera Data Platforms (CDP)
Experience with Denodo data virtualization
Experience with Neo4j development and administration or other graph database technologies
Experience with LakeFS, RedHat OpenShift AI or other data versioning and MLOps tools
Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools
Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, VCP, CCA)

Responsibilities

Administer and optimize RedHat Linux systems, OpenShift, VMWare, and Cloudera platforms including authentication, cluster management, user management, monitoring, performance and data management
Implement and enforce security measures to meet NIST 800-53 standards
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance
Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system integrity
Develop and enforce backup and disaster recovery plans
Provide support for system configurations, user management, and access control
Document system configurations, procedures and updates
Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage applications and services