Linux Systems Administrator

EverWatch • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

EverWatch is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support Air Force Intelligence Operations. The role focuses on creating and evolving Linux-based solutions for global, multi-infrastructure systems supporting real-time mission operations. The administrator will understand customer environments and translate operational needs into technical specifications and customer-focused engineering solutions.

The position combines Linux troubleshooting, solution development, testing, and implementation with opportunities to work in automation, virtualization, cloud solutions, machine learning, and secure access service edge. The work will help meet real-time Air Force customer needs while establishing a framework for future technology innovations and capability improvements.

Requirements

• Experience updating, testing, and validating changes to systems.
• Experience with system security hardening and patching for Linux systems and workstations.
• Knowledge of system administration interdependencies specific to RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 and administration of Linux-based workstations.
• Knowledge of GitLab and Ansible, with experience building and modifying playbooks.
• Knowledge of RHEL Subscription Manager.
• Knowledge of PKI infrastructure.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, or engineering and at least 5 years of experience administering Linux-based systems and workstations; or a high school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of that experience.
• DoD 8570-compliant IAT Level II or III certification, such as Security+.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating Linux-based solutions for customer requirements.
• Experience using health and status monitoring software, including Nagios.
• Experience supporting U.S. government customers, preferably within the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Experience with Linux scripting languages.
• Knowledge of network concepts and switch/firewall configurations.
• A master's degree.
• Red Hat Linux certification.

Responsibilities

• Update, test, and validate changes to systems.
• Perform security hardening and patching for Linux systems and workstations.
• Create and evolve Linux-based solutions for real-time mission operations.
• Troubleshoot Linux systems and develop, test, and implement solutions.
• Build and modify Ansible playbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level