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Forge Forward Inc. · 8 hours ago

Senior Linux System Administrator

Forge Forward is searching for a Senior Linux System Administrator to support a client in Charleston, SC. The System Administrator is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing enterprise and tactical IT environments that support C4I systems, providing day-to-day support for servers, workstations, and networks while ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.

ConsultingCyber SecurityManagement Consulting
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Responsibilities

Lead administration of enterprise and tactical IT systems, including OS, virtualization, and networked services
Develop and enforce system architectures, standard operating procedures, and security policies
Oversee implementation of RMF controls, STIG compliance, and continuous monitoring requirements
Maintain complex applications in Linux environments
Administer systems and applications like RHEL, SELinux, Firewalld access control, Active Directory Integration, DNS
Automation and scripting using Ansible and other automation tools
Coordinate with cybersecurity, network, and application teams to ensure system reliability and security
Support system integration, fielding, and troubleshooting across geographically distributed environments
Expert knowledge of Linux servers, virtualization (VMware, ESXi), and domain architectures
Experience supporting ATO packages, RMF, and DoD 8500 series compliance

Qualification

Linux operating systemsCompTIA Security+ certificationRMF complianceAnsibleVMwareRHELSoft skills

Required

Ten (10) years experience in system administration (e.g. Linux operating systems)
CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent
Operating System Certificate (e.g., Linux+, Windows Server, CCNA, etc)
US citizen holding an active Secret clearance with a current SSBI/T5 investigation. TS/SCI desired

Preferred

Master's in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, desired
Experience with storage and backup solutions (e.g. NetApp, Rubrik)
Experience with software-defined networking (e.g. NSX)
Experience with HCI systems (e.g. VxRail)

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Company

Forge Forward Inc.

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Forge Forward is a trusted advisor in Management Consulting; a 2021 merger joining Pivotal Insight and GDI with 20 years' experience & proven outcomes.

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