Systems Administrator and Security Analyst
About The Position
This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across physical, virtual, and cloud-based environments. The position also requires applying system updates, patches, and conducting various scans to maintain cyber compliance. The goal is to build, field, and sustain next-generation software solutions for the U.S. military and deploy cyber security solutions across the Department of War. The Systems Administrator and Security Analyst will install, configure, and manage RHEL and Windows operating systems to meet operator needs and comply with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NETCOM requirements. Responsibilities include assessing and managing system performance, authoring documentation for configuration changes and procedures, and providing direct communication to the customer regarding technical challenges, risks, and solution options. The role requires identifying problem areas and improvement opportunities in a mission-critical network, translating metrics into actionable information, and maintaining/upgrading deployed systems on tactical networks. There is an emphasis on team growth, sharing expertise through leadership and mentoring, and identifying opportunities to modernize the network to help clients achieve their goals.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience with Linux Systems Engineering or Administrating
- Experience with RHEL 8 or 9
- Experience in shell scripting and automation
- Experience with monitoring and Cybersecurity tools including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, SCAP, STIG Viewer, or Nessus Scanner
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hypervisor, or KVM
- Experience with containerization including Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes
- Knowledge of system hardening, security best practices, and networking concepts including IPv4, SSH and Firewalls
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks
- Knowledge of changes in RHEL 10
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent certification
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across physical, virtual, and cloud-based environments.
- Apply system updates, patches, and conduct various scans to maintain cyber compliance.
- Install, configure, and manage RHEL and Windows operating systems to meet operator needs and comply with RMF and NETCOM requirements.
- Assess and manage system performance.
- Author documentation to capture configuration changes, procedure updates, and troubleshooting guides.
- Provide direct communication to the customer to articulate technical challenges, risks, and solution options.
- Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network.
- Turn metrics into information and explain their meaning to help the team understand the network.
- Maintain and upgrade deployed systems on tactical networks.
- Share expertise through leadership and mentoring.
- Identify new opportunities to modernize the network.
Benefits
- health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- paid leave
- professional development
- tuition assistance
- work-life programs
- dependent care
- recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
