Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Company: Technica Corporation
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: September 13, 2019

Job Description:

Job Description :

Technica currently seeking qualified Senior Linux Systems Administrator candidates to support an Air Force Customer in Montgomery Alabama. This position will require the ability to effectively work alongside software developers, testers, operations specialists throughout the full lifecycle development of hardware and projects.
Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :

* Managing and maintaining secure, minimally-interrupted operations of Linux servers and virtualized environments.

* Supporting bare-metal and virtual machines; coordinating actions with peer system administrators, network administrators, security teams, software teams and Operations; devising, recommending, and implementing performance enhancement, reliability-enhancement, and automation solutions.

* Installing, hardening and patching Linux operating systems.

* Working in a command-line environment

* Creating/modifying shell scripts (ex: bash, perl, python)

* Partition disks, create logical volumes, create/mount Linux filesystems.

* Create and manage user accounts in a Linux environment

* Query LDAP/DNS services for information and troubleshooting purposes in a Linux environment.

* Troubleshooting end-user issues.

* Developing and documenting technical procedures.

* Install and configure COTS software

* Interacting with and successfully utilize boards-of-approval to maintain required security controls and configuration management

* Perform technical research on Information Technology topics, as requested, and produce presentations and recommendations

* Independently learn and apply new technologies as appropriate, while coordinating actions with the team as required.

* Build complex VMware environments and experience with ESXi, vSphere , Horizon View, vMotion, vCenter and VDI's.

* Configure and maintain SANs for use in virtual environments.

* Providing on-call Ops support as needed

Required Skills :

* Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, Information Systems Management, or 6 years of applicable experience in lieu of the degree

*

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication

Desired Skills :

* NAS storage device administration

* DNS Administration

* Solid Understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include commonly-used RAID-levels

* RedHat Satellite Server v5/6 configuration/usage experience

* Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities to include hardening RedHat systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs

* Identity Management (Single Sign-on) experience

* VMWare ESXi (6.x+) configuration and management experience

* Experience implementing/configuring Linux software based firewall implementations (iptables/firewalld)

* Ability to create custom RPM packages for RedHat platforms.

* Windows (7,10, Server 2008, Server 2012) administration experience

* Windows GPO experience

* Windows Active Directory management experience

Travel :
0 - 10%
Clearance Level :
Secret
Certifications :

ABOUT TECHNICA:

At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Information Assurance, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other federal agency customers.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. :

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination.

Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment based on the above mentioned characteristics is prohibited. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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