Information Management Group, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Linux System Administrator- Top Secret Clearance Required
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expInformation Management Group, Inc. is a trusted federal contractor delivering mission-focused solutions for government customers. They are seeking a Linux System Administrator to oversee and maintain the enterprise RedHat Linux environment, ensuring stability, security, and performance.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain RHEL operating systems
Set up new hardware or virtual machines, including managing drivers and kernel configurations
Configure and manage system-level services (e.g., SSH, NFS, FTP, web servers)
Monitor system performance, resource usage, and network traffic using tools like Dynatrace
Optimize system performance by tuning kernel parameters, adjusting storage subsystems, and balancing resource loads
Troubleshoot issues that affect performance or downtime Technical Requirements for
Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions
Implement and maintain security policies to ensure appropriate access controls (e.g., file system permissions, SELinux, AppArmor)
Troubleshoot user account issues, including SSH key management and password resets
Regularly update and patch systems to mitigate vulnerabilities
Configure firewalls (iptables, nftables) and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Perform security audits, log monitoring, and implement measures to meet compliance requirements
Manage and monitor antivirus solutions (if required)
Write and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, Perl, etc.) to automate tasks such as system updates, user provisioning, and log rotation
Utilize configuration management tools like Ansible to standardize system configurations
Leverage cron or systemd timers for task scheduling
Install, maintain, and update software packages using package managers (e.g., yum, dnf)
Manage custom software repositories and build custom packages when necessary
Address and troubleshoot dependency issues during installations and updates
Configure and troubleshoot network interfaces, DNS, firewall rules, and routing on Linux systems
Set up and manage network services like Apache, Nginx, or Samba
Monitor network connectivity using tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, or Netstat
Maintain documentation for system configurations, policies, procedures, and troubleshooting
Communicate with other IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve incidents and plan system changes
Participate in team collaborations, such as IT service reviews or post-mortem analyses
Identify and resolve hardware, software, and network problems
Respond to incidents and outages, including root cause analysis and reporting
Ensure minimal downtime by implementing failover solutions or redundancy mechanisms
Stay updated with the latest Linux technologies, industry trends, and security advisories
Test and apply latest kernel upgrades, system updates, and bug fixes without affecting production systems
Research and suggest cost-effective new tools and solutions
Administer and optimize RedHat Linux systems, OpenShift, VMWare, and Cloudera platforms including authentication, cluster management, user management, monitoring, performance and data management
Implement and enforce security measures to meet NIST 800-53 standards
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance
Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system integrity
Develop and enforce backup and disaster recovery plans
Provide support for system configurations, user management, and access control
Document system configurations, procedures and updates
Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage applications and services
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience
Associates Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field and six (6) years experience
High School Degree and ten (10) years experience
Similar education / work experience via Buyer approval
Active Top Secret or Q security clearance
Preferred
CompTIA Linux+
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) (LPIC-1, LPIC-2, LPI-3)
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short term and long term disability insurance
401(k) with generous company match
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Personal leave plus paid federal holidays
Professional development and training assistance
Company
Information Management Group, Inc.
Information Management Group, Inc. (IMG) was founded in 1987.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joe Duble
Chief Operating Officer
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