Linux Systems Administrator - 25733

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Nellis Air Force Base, NV

79d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

HII's Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support a Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center - Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis, AFB, NV. The individual's primary responsibility would be leading a team of System Administrators that provide Linux System support to a team of engineers, Subject Matter Experts, and Pilots.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must have experience with LINUX system administration.
• Must be capable of working morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations.
• Must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, highly desired.
• Candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance, highly desired.
• Certifications: Linux+ and Security+, desired.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Requirements Guides for the Department of Defense (DOD) information technology, desired.
• Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) preferably as a System Administrator, desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operation of multi-user computer systems to ensure effective support of missions and the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is operating at optimal performance levels.
• Set up administrator and user service accounts.
• Install system-wide software and allocate mass storage space.
• Perform configuration management and troubleshooting of systems which may be physical or virtual/server based.
• Optimize system operation and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Aid users in accessing and utilizing systems.
• Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocations related to the use of available computing resources.
• Maintain security updates of operating system and software.
• Maintain system documentation.
• Evaluate vendor products to inform mission partner of decisions.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees