Linux Systems Administrator

Everwatch•Annapolis Junction, MD
•$87 - $111

About The Position

EverWatch is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to develop and evolve Linux-based solutions supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations. The role involves working with global, multi-infrastructure systems that support real-time mission operations and translating customer needs into technical specifications and engineering solutions. The administrator will update, test, and validate system changes; perform Linux system security hardening and patching; and contribute to troubleshooting, solution development, testing, and implementation. The position also offers opportunities to expand into automation, virtualization, cloud solutions, machine learning, and secure access service edge, while supporting current mission needs and future technology 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, Ansible, and RHEL.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Engineering and 5 or more years of experience administering Linux-based systems and workstations; or a high school diploma or GED and 7 or more 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.
  • Master’s degree.
  • Red Hat Linux certification.

Responsibilities

  • Create and evolve Linux-based solutions for global, multi-infrastructure systems supporting real-time mission operations.
  • Translate customer needs into technical specifications and customer-focused engineering solutions.
  • Update, test, and validate changes to systems.
  • Perform security hardening and patching for Linux systems and workstations.
  • Troubleshoot, develop, test, and implement Linux solutions to meet real-time customer needs.
  • Support future technology innovations and capability improvements.

Benefits

  • EverWatch states it offers salaries and benefits packages, but specific benefits are not listed.
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