Mid-Level Linux Systems Administrator

4M Research • Huntsville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

4M Research, Inc. (4M) is a Woman owned small business established in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. 4M specializes in Systems and Software Engineering and Analysis, Information Technology, Planning and Analysis, Health and Wellness Services and Field Support Services to a variety of customers including MDA, NASA, and AMCOM. Our continuous and rapid growth is attributable to the caliber of employees 4M strives to hire and retain. 4M Research is seeking a Mid-Level Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The Administrator will be responsible for implementing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), maintaining system compliance artifacts, and conducting day-to-day system operations in support of mission requirements and supporting program needs. The Administrator shall support system build-out and sustainment activities associated with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation of an Army Program of Record. Tasks include updating documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan), performing FISMA-required artifact maintenance, conducting vulnerability assessments using approved tools, and supporting the Government with the management of POA&M items within eMASS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in operational environments
• Demonstrated experience applying DoD STIGs and performing system hardening activities
• Experience supporting virtualized environments, particularly RHEL OpenShift
• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent in accordance with DoD 8570.01
• SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting STIG and SRG assessments using DISA-approved tools
• Familiarity with RMF processes, NIST security controls, and eMASS workflows
• Experience administering additional Linux and Windows operating systems
• Working knowledge of foundational networking concepts applicable to Linux systems
• TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Implementing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Maintaining system compliance artifacts
• Conducting day-to-day system operations in support of mission requirements and supporting program needs
• Supporting system build-out and sustainment activities associated with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation of an Army Program of Record
• Updating documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan)
• Performing FISMA-required artifact maintenance
• Conducting vulnerability assessments using approved tools
• Supporting the Government with the management of POA&M items within eMASS

What This Job Offers

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