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PlanIT Group, LLC · 4 weeks ago

Systems Administrator (Linux/Unix)

Sunnyvale, CA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator with expertise in Linux and Unix operating systems. The role involves managing system security, coordinating hardware repairs, and automating administrative tasks.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)

Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems

Install operating system security patches and firmware updates

Create/manage security groups

Coordinate hardware repair activities

Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues

Create scripts to automate system administration tasks

Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation

Qualification

CompTIA Security+Linux/Unix experienceAutomation with AnsibleVulnerability remediationRedHat Enterprise LinuxVMWare ESXiBackupDisaster recoverySystem hardeningShell scriptingStandard Operating InstructionsHardware/software troubleshootingEnd user authenticationNAS/SAN storage managementSolaris/AIX experience

Required

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)

Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems

Install operating system security patches and firmware updates

Create/manage security groups

Coordinate hardware repair activities

Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues

Create scripts to automate system administration tasks

Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation

Preferred

Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6, 7, 8, & 9

Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi

Performing routine server/workstation patching per guidelines

Proficiency in automation with shell and Ansible

Successfully install server and associated hardware

Successfully install/configure software applications and programs

Managing servers in a disconnected environment

Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])

Proficiency managing and implementing backup and disaster recovery for Linux systems

Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Requirements

Experience managing Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; ability to troubleshoot storage issues

Experience implementing and managing end user authentication for Linux systems in a mixed authentication environment: NIS & SSSD experience preferred

Previous experience with any of Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC