Torch Technologies, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Level Linux System Administrator
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTorch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government. They are seeking a motivated Senior Level Linux System Administrator to monitor, update, and support a THAAD Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and simulation lab, requiring strong Linux, networking, and security skills.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of system hardware and software on multiple Linux platforms to include RHEL 7, RHEL 8 and RHEL 9
Network switch configuration and maintenance
Provide support for systems and users during MDA test events
Complete cybersecurity scans for the lab systems
Provide troubleshooting support for hardware and software
Manage user accounts on classified systems using multi-factor authentication
Performing system backups and restores
As required, develop Plans of Action & Mitigation (POA&M) to document deviations from approved DISA STIG requirements
Ability to step through automating Operating System builds (Ansible)
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years related Linux systems administration experience
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written; exhibit the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, customer focused work environment
Networks experience
Must have an Active Secret Clearance
Linux+ and Security+ certifications
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of system hardware and software on multiple Linux platforms to include RHEL 7, RHEL 8 and RHEL 9
Network switch configuration and maintenance
Provide support for systems and users during MDA test events
Complete cybersecurity scans for the lab systems
Provide troubleshooting support for hardware and software
Manage user accounts on classified systems using multi-factor authentication
Performing system backups and restores
As required, develop Plans of Action & Mitigation (POA&M) to document deviations from approved DISA STIG requirements
Ability to step through automating Operating System builds (Ansible)
Preferred
Team Leadership
Previous experience in configuration management and automated Operating System build
Strong Cybersecurity knowledge
THAAD Weapon System experience
Ansible experience
Benefits
ESOP participation
401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Health Saving Accounts
Health Reimbursement Accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Torch Technologies, Inc.
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
Leadership Team
Bill Roark
Co-Founder
Darryl Trousdale
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