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Belay Technologies · 16 hours ago

Senior Linux System Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Belay Technologies is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland, specializing in systems automation and full stack development. They are seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, manage IT system infrastructure, and ensure the reliability and performance of various operating systems.

Information TechnologyProfessional NetworkingSoftwareVirtualization

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems

Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems

Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems

Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems

Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc

Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems

Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets

Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process

Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware

Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Monitoring test infrastructure systems, applications, and processes, and for ensuring that all issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner

Manage and maintain system backups and instances as well as explore opportunities to automate and optimize the systems

Maintaining a complex server-based enclave, including mitigation from performing system scans, vulnerability management activities, and active directory configuration

Planning and implementing IT enhancements and undertaking project work

Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues

Providing timely and professional support in response to calls and emails

Participating in the creation and ongoing maintenance of documentation ensuring that clear, concise, and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution

Providing technical assistance to companion work groups in support of overlapping projects and maintaining good inter-departmental relations

Communicating with users and publishing status of any system outages, as needed

Executing the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans for these systems in order to rapidly and accurately identify and remediate IAVAs

Initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, and executing monthly security scans

Responding to system administration and maintenance problems while off duty, on an on-call basis

Qualification

Linux server administrationWindows operating systemsVMwareNetwork securitySystem backups managementInformation security principlesYUM repository managementVDI architectureAnalytic abilitiesTeam collaborationDocumentation skillsProblem-solving

Required

TS/SCI with polygraph is required

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Fifteen (15) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

Must have at least 6 years of experience with Linux server administration (RHEL and/or CentOS) in an enterprise environment (including both hardware installs and virtual machines)

Will need to be available to respond to system administration and maintenance problems while off duty, on an on-call basis

At least 7 years of experience providing support for users and systems in Information Technology and/or information security environments

At least 2 years of experience with network switches, routers, and firewalls from Cisco, Juniper, or similar enterprise vendors

Must have experience in or familiarity with the following systems: Windows/Linux operating systems, VMware, VSphere and Vsphere architecture, VCenter

Must have experience deploying VCenter instances and virtual machines

Must have experience with VDI architecture and environments

Must have experience managing YUM repository

Must have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards, and information security principles and practices

Must have in-depth experience with software and security architectures

Must have experience helping users, optimizing system operations, and monitoring IT enterprise systems

Must possess strong analytic abilities and must be meticulous and careful in their work

Must be an independent thinker capable of working proficiently independently as well as within a team

Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures

Must be able to support planned after hours' activities on occasion

May be asked to perform short duration travel to non-hostile locations for tasks such as system upgrades and installs

Preferred

Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification

Experience with Network Security Technologies (e.g. Multiple Domain, PKI, SSP, Vulnerability Assessment)

Experience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices for In-line Network Encryption

Experience with a variety of switches, firewalls, and network load balancers in an enterprise network environment

Experience in a System Administration role supporting a software configuration management and development environment

Benefits

8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program

10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one

$5,000 annual training/tuition

Student Loan Repayment Program

100% company funded HSA

Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)

Dental coverage including orthodontia

Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded

Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes

Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!