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Axle ยท 3 days ago
Principal Linux System Engineer/ Administrator
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
8+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Set up and manage Linux systems, applications, and environments and ensure those systems comply with Government security standards
Maintain High Availability infrastructure, ensuring security compliances and high-level performance while minimizing service interruption
Support Linux systems and associated storage environments on-prem and in the cloud by assisting in the Incident and request management process and by troubleshooting and resolving issues
Develop, implement, and maintain a secure Linux baseline from existing policies
Ensure all security support systems are working and up to date on all Linux builds (HBSS, FireEye, Splunk, etc.)
Follow established change management process for all system configuration changes
Support the process to develop and maintain system security plans, contingency plans, preparing Authority-to-Operate (ATO)/MOU packages
Perform administrative functions related to monitoring, support, project activities, and capacity planning
Automate system patching, configuration management, and compliance auditing using, Ansible or other automated CM products
Create and maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs
Ensure Linux servers adhere to NIST, NIH, and industry security standards
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with applications and services hosted on Linux systems
May be required to work nights and weekends to support operational activities
Provide guidance and direction to junior engineers
Other operational duties as assigned
Qualification
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Required
Minimum 8 years of Linux Engineering experience
Minimum 8 years of experience working in a Production Support environment
Extensive knowledge in implementing NIST and Federal Security standards on-premise and cloud environments
Experience implementing security tools such as Netsparker, HP Fortify, Splunk, and application patching for vulnerabilities
At least one Industry-relevant certification is mandatory (Linux+, RHCSA, OCP, GCUX, etc.)
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to clearly communicate and the ability to work as part of a team
Proficiency in business productivity tools, such as, Word, Excel, Power-Point, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, etc
Robust understanding of IT practices, service management, governance frameworks, and industry standards (Ex: ITIL, ITSM, COBIT, ISO)
Ability to analyze complex data and present findings in a clear and easily understood manner
Self-motivated, takes ownership, and drives tasks to completion with a sense of urgency
Sound judgment, positive attitude, and creative outlook required
Preferred
NIH or other Government experience preferred
Benefits
100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match up to 5%
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Company
Axle
At Axle, we are driven by the mission to accelerate discovery and enhance organizational outcomes by revolutionizing operations with our innovative solutions.
501-1,000 employees
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