Soft Tech Consulting · 20 hours ago
Systems Administrator (Linux)
Aberdeen, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSoft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator (Linux) for one of their government clients. The role involves administering Red Hat servers, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring compliance with security requirements while working in a collaborative team environment.
ConsultingHealth CareInformation TechnologyLegalRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Aaron J. Fishman
Responsibilities
Administer Red Hat servers using existing enterprise tools such as Satellite, Puppet, Ansible, JAMF, and Centrify
Administer services running on Red Hat servers such as Apache, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Postfix, Nessus, ACAS Security Center, Samba, Splunk, and Ansible Tower
Write custom bash scripts to accomplish various administration tasks
Troubleshoot system outages and issues to resolve the problem and recover the services to maximum performance in the shortest amount of time possible
Ensure that all client services, including underlying hardware and software, meet all DoD 8500 series and NIST 800-53 security requirements
Develop systems architecture and other system engineering/administration documentation
Create test plans to allow for a proper evaluation of hardware and software being considered for implementation
Provide the client with a written test plan for approval prior to implementation
Provide written testing results prior to putting systems into production
Provide written evaluations of system concepts, system designs, and system support program proposals
Research, develop, demonstrate, integrate, and test innovative technologies
Implement and monitor testing and installation of patches, updates, additional tools and future versions of software
Ensure the server logs are kept on a central log server, such as Splunk, and are provided to the ISSM (Information Systems Security Manager) upon request
Perform preventative maintenance and server patching in accordance with ACAS scans
Install patches on the client servers and workstations
Ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Vulnerability Alerts and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
Assist in technical evaluation of the vendor submissions for compliance with client specifications
Participate in Change Management Control process and submit Requests for Change
Develop and administer RHEL and Mac desktop integration with Windows services
Support user PKI authentication with Active Directory integration
Support end user RHEL and MacOS desktop issues and requests
Qualification
Required
MUST BE US CITIZEN
MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER
BA or BS Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of overall applicable experience highly preferred
Minimum requirement is HS Diploma with 7+ years of overall applicable experience
Interim Secret is allowed until full Secret clearance
Obtain and maintain (if don't already possess) a computing environment certification relevant to job duties (must have within 6 months of hire)
DoD 8570.01-M baseline certification at time of hire
Experience with Red Hat servers using existing enterprise tools including Satellite, Puppet, Ansible, JAMF, Centrify
Experience with Red Hat servers running Apache, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Postfix, Nessus, ACAS Security Center, Samba, Splunk, Ansible Tower
Experience with writing custom bash scripts
Experience with implementing STIG checklists
Familiar with RMF processes and artifacts
Experience with developing and administering full RHEL and Mac desktop integration with Windows services
Experience with user PKI authentication with Active Directory integration
Experience with security tools such as ACAS
Experience in evaluating hardware and software being considered for implementation
Experience with RHEL system concepts and system designs
Experience in making recommendations that addresses the future performance needs of enterprise services
Experience with preventative maintenance and server patching
Must be able to work independently
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to follow instructions and provide support to all team members
Benefits
MEDICAL
DENTAL
VISION
401K
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
PTO
PAID HOLIDAYS
Company
Soft Tech Consulting
Soft Tech Consulting is an information technology company providing healthcare IT and software development services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Brandon Mullins
Chief Growth Officer
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