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SMS Data Products Group, Inc. ยท 2 days ago

Tier III Linux Technician

positionCalifornia, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering innovative solutions to support federal government missions. The Tier III Linux Technician will provide expert level technical support for Linux workstations and clusters, ensuring compliance with security guidelines and managing system configurations.

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Responsibilities

Provide expert level hardware, software, and network support and troubleshooting on systems running Linux operating systems
Work directly with vendors and third-party service providers tapping into their knowledge base
Configure and maintain system hardening tools and Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance
Develop and maintain software testing framework for Linux software
Develop and maintain software hosting platform for common software
Develop robust infrastructure for networked Linux boxes (SSO, LDAP, SAN Access, Common Accounts, shared space, etc.)
Manage firewall rules for high-performance computing clusters (HPC) access. Work with the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) office to establish rules for new systems and remove rules for decommissioned systems
Provide expert support planning, configuring, and installing open-source software. Verify installed software behaves as intended and complies with security guidelines
Apply Puppet configuration management tools to maintain standard desktop configurations
Manually install software updates, apply SRG/STIG configurations and security patches as required
Provide customer service with friendly, courteous, and professional oral and written communication
Lead Linux Service Delivery Team

Qualification

Linux operating systemsSystem administrationPuppet configuration managementRed Hat Certified EngineerDOD 8140 IAT-II certificationCustomer serviceNetworking conceptsSoftware applicationsSecurity complianceTeam leadership

Required

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in system administration and/or technical support
Developed expert level knowledge and experience with all phases of Linux operating systems, hardware, software applications, and networking concepts
Knowledge and application of Foreman and puppet configuration tools
A minimum of two (2) years of experience leading teams
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) OR Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
DOD 8140 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+)
DoD Interim Secret security clearance or higher

Company

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

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As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Dulles, Virginia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.sms.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Matthew Rosecan
President & CEO
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Chuck Luedke
Chief Technology Officer
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