SMX · 14 hours ago
Linux Systems Administrator (5025)
Patuxent River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expSMX is looking for a highly motivated Linux Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This role involves providing onsite support and requires expertise in Linux systems, container orchestration, and automation.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilize familiarity with containerization concepts to support application deployment. Assist with the management of container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
Apply working knowledge of Ansible and other scripting tools to automate routine maintenance, server builds, and patching for optimum performance
Work within an Agile scrum methodology to provide infrastructure support for software development teams. Help maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
Install, configure, and manage Linux operating systems (Red Hat) and related toolsets
Perform continuous monitoring, scanning, and hardening of systems to ensure they remain compliant with NAVAIR and DISA policies. Execute DoD STIG applications and other cyber compliancy actions
Maintain a robust knowledge base including system descriptions, procedures, and event logs. Respond promptly to system failures to ensure high availability for applications
Qualification
Required
Clearance Required: Top Secret
An interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret
BS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline
High school diploma and 6 years' additional experience within these functional duties; or an associate's degree and 4 additional years may be substituted for the bachelor's degree
5+ years of hands-on experience working with UNIX/Linux and Windows
Experience with the build, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux Servers (Red Hat, CentOS)
Must be DoD 8140 & 5239 compliant (Security+ certified and OS certificate/certification)
Experience in DoD Information Assurance/Cyber policy, specifically implementing STIGs and system hardening
Preferred
Experience with VMware Tanzu
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
Experience with Ansible
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid leave
Retirement
Company
SMX
SMX is a provider of information technology (IT), services, and advanced engineering with a focus on Cloud Solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter LaMontagne
Chief Executive Officer
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