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Collins Aerospace · 6 hours ago

Systems Administrator (Linux)

McKinney, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in advanced technological solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to deploy and maintain classified IT infrastructures in a collaborative environment, ensuring system security and functionality.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will provide System Administration in a heterogeneous Redhat 7 & 8 Enterprise Linux environment

Understanding and knowledge of Linux Server internals to include DNS, File sharing protocols, DHCP, AD integration via LDAP, file system structures and permissions

Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.  Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS)

Understanding of data backup uses and technologies

Install and configure software applications requested by end users

Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements

Qualification

Linux Server AdministrationRedhat 7 & 8Security ClearanceVMware vCenterInfrastructure BackupScripting BashScripting PythonTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

An active DoD Secret clearance is required day one

Experience with security infrastructure products and capabilities

Must have experience with Redhat servers and workstations

Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, VDI (Horizon), and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods

Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems

Experience with Linux architecture, deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting

Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products

Experience with NAS and / or SAN storage capabilities

Experience with application installation and multi-server environment/deployment

Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements within 6 months of start date

Preferred

An active DoD Top Secret clearance

Scanning using tools such as Nessus and SCAP

Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) Environments

Experience with Enterprise Active Directory (AD) & LDAP

Familiarity with Databases including MariaDB, Oracle, and SQL

Experience dealing with Managed Anti-Virus (AV) solutions

Scripting Experience (Bash, Python, Ansible) and Kickstart

Experience hardening systems using tools like SCAP and following STIGs

Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development

Critical thinking – ability to solve technical problems independently and with collaborative teams

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Student Loan Repayment Program.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

Adoption Assistance.

Autism Benefit.

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.