Systems Administrator, Mid

EverWatch • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

EverWatch is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support Air Force Intelligence Operations. The role focuses on designing, developing, testing, implementing, and evolving Linux-based solutions for global, multi-infrastructure systems that support real-time mission operations. The administrator will apply Linux troubleshooting and system administration skills while contributing to capabilities and a framework for future technology innovations and improvements. Opportunities include broadening skills in automation, virtualization, cloud solutions, machine learning, and secure access service edge. The position requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. The projected compensation range is $86.54 to $110.58 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and contract and organizational requirements.

Requirements

• Experience updating, testing, and validating system changes.
• 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, including experience building and modifying playbooks.
• Knowledge of RHEL Subscription Manager.
• Knowledge of PKI infrastructure.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Engineering and 10 or more years of experience administering Linux-based systems and workstations; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 12 or more years of such experience.

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 in the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Experience with Linux scripting languages.
• Knowledge of network concepts and switch and firewall configurations.
• Red Hat Linux Certification.
• DoD 8570-compliant IAT Level II or III certification, such as Security+.

Responsibilities

• Update, test, and validate changes to systems.
• Perform security hardening and patching for Linux systems and workstations.
• Administer RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 systems and Linux-based workstations.
• Build and modify Ansible playbooks.
• Troubleshoot, develop, test, and implement Linux solutions for real-time Air Force customer needs.
• Design and evolve Linux-based solutions for global, multi-infrastructure systems supporting mission operations.

What This Job Offers

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