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NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) · 3 months ago

UNIX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is seeking a UNIX Systems Administrator responsible for the installation, configuration, and support of Unix servers in a large retail enterprise environment. The role requires ensuring 24x7 uptime, troubleshooting server issues, and developing operating procedures for system administration activities.

Information Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Installs and configures Unix server hardware and software, to include logical and virtual servers, IBM/HP Virtualization, Virtual I/O servers, Shared Ethernet Adapters, Virtual SCSI Adapters, AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and HBSS

Assumes a primary role in the testing of new equipment. Has knowledge of AIX pSeries hardware as well as hardware capable of hosting Linux

Troubleshoots Unix server and OS issues. Independently utilizes all available resources (knowledge bases, online resources, etc.) to ensure timely resolution of server issues

Develops operating procedures for system administration activities including system monitoring, performance tuning, backup/recovery, server architecture design and system maintenance

Follows operating procedures and utilizes established support tools for analysis and reporting requirements

Executes a planned program of patch and virus update management, including testing, deployment staging, and documentation. Install, maintain and manage AIX NIM, HP Ignite and HBSS for automated updates. On Linux servers, packages updates, as necessary, creates RPM’s, and utilizes YUM to install and update packages

Performs regular system maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, server migrations and performance tuning

On Linux servers uses security tools such as SELinux and FAPolicyd to monitor and apply security settings in accordance with DoD, NEXCOM, and industry best practices

Uses system tools and utilities including HMC, DLPAR, LVM, NIM, etc. in performing duties and responsibilities

Writes and modifies shell scripts to monitor and automate system administration tasks

Actively participates in project planning and assumes a leadership role as needed to ensure timely and successful completion of projects assigned to Unix server team

Provides technical knowledge and makes recommendations to staff members as required

Provides server hardware capacity recommendations

Interfaces with Network Engineers, Storage Engineers, Database Administrators and Application Teams to optimize systems use and configuration

Provides installation support for new applications and software releases

Interfaces with hardware vendors to maintain and schedule repair of equipment in a timely manner

Implements installation, configuration, testing and support of HACMP and other High Availability technologies as required

Provide on-call 24 x 7 support on a rotating basis

Ensure/implement the rigorous application of Information Security/Information Assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of Systems, Applications and/or Services (Hardware & Software)

Installs and executes the Secure Readiness Review program and implements system security controls as required. Reviews DISA's Unix Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Checklists for guidance. Implements Payment Card Industry standards and requirements as mandated on Unix Systems

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Unix Systems AdministrationAIXHP-UXLinuxSecurity CertificationShell ScriptingLogical Volume ManagementHigh AvailabilityTroubleshootingPerformance TuningBackup/RecoverySystem Security

Required

U.S. Citizenship

3 years experience in technical administrative work involving management information systems

One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems discipline for 3 years of general experience

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Unix Systems Administration (configuration, monitoring, tuning, backup/recovery, etc.)

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in O/S upgrade and patching

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Logical volume management

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Troubleshooting and support

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Unix shell scripting

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in O/S level security

Experience with AIX, HP-UX and/or Linux

IA Certification: One of the following certifications: Security+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP); or any one of the following higher level certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Expert (GSE), Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)

Certification must be valid (not expired) as defined by the policy of the certification issuer

This position is designated IT-2 (Non-critical Sensitive) in accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30 and will require a favorable Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI)

Preferred

NEXCOM preferred certification is Security+

Technical Certification: IBM Certified Specialist

Experience with high availability / clustering highly preferred

Company

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)

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The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise encompasses six business lines, boasting a workforce of more than 14,000 associates located around the globe.

Founded in 1946

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees