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Job Title: Sr. Linux Administrator
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Carlsbad, CA (Onsite)
Clearance Required: Secret
Our client is seeking a Sr. Linux Administrator with an active Secret clearance to keep their systems, technology, and employees safe. As a System Administrator for classified systems, you will focus on providing technical support for our client’s Corporate Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
What you’ll do:
In this role, you will get to: Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems; be responsible for?IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems; provide technical and user support for several stand-alone, LAN and WAN systems; maintain records of HW/SW revisions, perform various configuration management activities,?virus updates, perform account management, etc., ensuring all actions are documented as required; participate in contamination network cleanup activities related to possible computer security violations/incidents; respond to queries and requests for computer security information and reports; and support various levels of activities for our client’s remote cleared facilities.?
The day-to-day
- Work with engineers to identify solutions by providing troubleshooting and recommendations for configuration changes or the use of new technologies approved by the ISSM.
- Perform various configuration management and system maintenance activities, account management, etc.
- Maintains records of HW/SW revisions and ensures all actions are documented as required.
- Participate in continuous monitoring, analysis, and response activities related to information system security and incident events.
- Conduct site self-assessments for all systems of record within the organization.
- Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with the governing authority guidance and customer directives.
- Provides input to our DevOps team to enhance operational efficiencies, consistent implementation and minimize security risks.
- Works in areas of proficiency to guide or mentor team members to support team development and continuity of operations.
What you’ll need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of additional experience.
- 6+ years of experience administering and securing?Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu); Active Directory/IdAM; logging and monitoring, file systems, group policy, backup management, TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP
- 4+ years in a DoD, or other industrial security program and solid understanding of DoD Risk Manage Framework (RMF) process.
- 2+ years of experience with the design, implementation, and administration of virtualized infrastructure solutions (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.).
- Experience managing NetApp or other centralized storage solutions.
- Strong skill in research, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to address troubleshooting and develop recommendations for continual improvement.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- DoD 8140.01 Certification (CISSP, Security+, etc.)
- Active Secret Security Clearance
What will help you on the job
- Experience with creation and deployment of containers (i.e. Docker).
- Experience using automation and orchestration tools to manage configurations, push updates, and deploy resources.
- Experience in a classified cloud environment.
- Experience administering SIPRNet.
Salary range
$110,400.00 – $191,900.00 / annually