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ECS · 10 hours ago

Linux Systems Administrator

Hancock County, MS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. They are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator responsible for managing servers that process data from a global network of buoys, ensuring continuity of operations and supporting IT architecture improvements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on-call support for the primary IT mission essential data processing, applications, and functions to support the continuity of operations of the NDBC information system

Support IT architecture improvements to ensure continuity of operations for primary mission essential functions and the flow of data

Support the annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits through security patching and security-minded configuration updates; actively address changes needed as a result of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) requirements; help ensure NDBC maintains its Authority to Operate (ATO)

Maintain all Linux-based servers and clients located on premises and in an AWS cloud environment

Follow system administration best practices. Patch and configure systems in compliance with NOAA security requirements

Upgrade operating systems in advance of end-of-support dates

Support software development efforts. Deploy software application updates for both COTS as well as internal applications

Plan and implement migration of local systems to a cloud environment, where possible, in a cost-effective manner. Ensure reliable system and data backups

Manage/maintain server certificates. Maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions

Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required

Communicate/brief upcoming maintenance efforts and/or anticipated impacts to stakeholders

Implement strategies to automate routine administration tasks

Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment

Qualification

Red Hat LinuxAWS solutionsSystem administrationScripting languagesProgramming languagesAutonomous workCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors of Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. Experience may be considered as an equivalent

8+ years or more experience preferred in the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of IT system hardware and software and related IT infrastructure

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience supporting Red Hat Linux, Apache, Tomcat, drivers, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, quarterly STIG updates

Knowledge of AWS solutions and migration of Linux systems is considered a plus

An understanding of programming languages, such as Java, Python, PHP, and Perl

Experience in installing and maintaining system hardware, operating systems, software systems, network systems, security systems

Experience applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrades of administrative tools and utilities; configuring, adding, and removing services as necessary

Experience implementing automation to streamline recurring system administration tasks is highly preferred; experience with scripting languages

Experience with AWS lamda, containers, EC2 instances is desirable

Able to work autonomously and take initiative in identifying areas for improvements and proposing solutions

Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and stakeholders

Must be able to successfully complete a NOAA (Stennis Space Center)/NASA background investigation for site/system access

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization

US Citizenship or a valid Green Card is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Preferred

Prior government experience

Previous/current CAC card holder

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees