Linux System Administrator (Top Secret SCI)

Intrepid Solutions and Services, LLC • Bath Township, OH

2h • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Intrepid Solutions is supporting the National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) by providing IT support services across multiple contract task orders. This is a new, multi-year contract that offers employees numerous opportunities for career development, growth, and advancement. To continue excelling in this program, Intrepid is seeking a Linux Administrator to provide Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Linux system administration support.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI TS/SCI is required upon application for initial consideration. This position is not open for any clearance upgrades, reactivations, or sponsorships.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Possess active IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) Certification.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with Linux System Administration.
• Minimum of eight (8) years Installing and maintaining security/update patches for Linux.
• Experience with Programming/scripting languages such as Python, C, C++, C#, Bash, Perl, Go, and Java.

Nice To Haves

• Linux+, LPIC, LFCS, or RHCSA certification, highly desired.
• If you do not currently hold a Linux certification, then it would be required to successfully acquire one of the listed certifications within 30 days of an accepted offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide Linux system administration and maintain Linux server builds.
• Utilize ticketing systems such as Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Jira Service Desk, Atlassian Confluence, ServiceNow and Microsoft Service Manager.
• Administer BIND DNS, FTP, and NTP as required.
• Configure directory service parameters.
• Maintain and update custom authentication services (SAMBA, VAS).
• Manage group shares and home directories.
• Monitor system usage and perform system tuning.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to analyze requirements and determine hardware and software needs for automated solutions.
• Implement system enhancements to boost performance and reliability, covering installation, patching, monitoring, and configuration management.
• Ensure data integrity through backup and recovery services, proactive management of storage devices, and regular updates of virus and malware protection.
• Manage user and computer accounts, overseeing file permissions and security access lists.
• Conduct thorough testing of new releases to minimize user impact and ensure compatibility.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as necessary.
• Provide recommendations for hardware, software, and system component purchases.
• Engage with vendors to troubleshoot issues, evaluate products and services, and implement suggestions.
• Uphold Information Systems security guidelines rigorously, with expertise in DoD STIGs and vulnerability mitigation according to RMF and DoD standards.
• Maintain security audit and logging information for classified networked and standalone computers as directed.
• Prepare security documentation for Computer Security input and report project status as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED