Linux Systems Administrator
Top Secret, TS/SCI or TS/SCI and Poly is accepted
Herndon, VA
THE ROLE
- Monitoring and acting on any hardware and software outages on the platform
- Engaging with tenants and users of the OpenStack Cloud Platform via chat services to assist them with trouble shooting and requests as needed
- Implementing cyber security remediations in close cooperation with the cyber security team
- Upgrading and deploying applications on the platform
- Integrating new hardware into multiple different compute clusters
- Reviewing and updating existing procedures and documentation
- Engaging with the team on future hardware planning for system recapitalization and expansion
- Your Career: We’re serious about professional development and continuing education. We offer everyone the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Supporting our people in the pursuit of becoming true experts in their craft enables not only individual growth but also the collective team to have a high degree of mission impact. We strive to create an environment where team members can do their best work. We provide resources to support learning, set aside time for dedicated professional development and offer benefits that enrich our team members’ lives.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may count as an additional 2 years of experience.).
- 5+ years demonstrated experience with administration of Linux based environments
- Hands on experience with automation tools: Ansible, Bash, Terraform
- Working knowledge of security related tools: Security Center, Carbon Black, Mcafee
- Working knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application to Linux operating systems
- Experience with tools such as Docker/Podman, Packer, Gitlab, Gitlab Runners
- Hands on experience with Openstack administration/deployment/upgrades
- Hands on experience with CEPH administration/deployment/upgrades
- Skilled Tier 3 level support and troubleshooting complex environments
- Ability to support wide range of tasks (upgrade software, patching, monitoring systems, R&D)
- Ability to be a self-starter
Desired Skills (Optional)
- Full-stack development experience in Python
- Kubernetes or Nomad orchestration
- Experience with Data driven tools like Hadoop, HDFS, ElasticSearch, YARN
- Experience with the cyber security accreditation process (RMF, ATO process, NIST 800-53 cyber security controls)
- Experience with CI/ CD tools like Sonarqube, Fortify, or similar
- Experience with Cyber Security tools like SecurityOnion, PCAP, Snort, Bro or similar
- Any experience working with GPUs and/or virtualizing their resources
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Adjust quickly to ad-hoc requests
- Ability to collaborate, operate in a mixed environment of team and solo work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $180,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- What active security clearance do you hold?
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person