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Role: Linux Sys Admin
Location: Linthicum, MD Duration: 6 month temp-to-perm
Description of Work: Design, test, and implement secure Linux (RedHat) Servers Utilize compliance tools (ACAS/Nessus/SCAP) and to implement security controls. Document proper technical policies/procedures based on RMF, DCID 6/3 and ICD503 compliance requirements Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory, Exchange, and third party migration products for the duration of the contract Help support the Windows environment ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of authentication, authorization and LDAP related services to the enterprise environment. Patch and upgrade Linux environment to remove or protect from vulnerabilities Assist with continued Windows and Linux integration projects Develop customized solutions to customer/user requirements. Ensure hardware and software compatibility and project computer capacity and capabilities Provide day to day support for development staff Maintain and support virtualized environment using VMware Support & Upgrade the Linux RHEL environment Work with the team and application sponsors to resolve issues that arise in the daily administration of the UNIX/Linux environment. Troubleshoot and resolve problems for all applications. Assist in troubleshooting and problem resolution on Linux systems – performance, health, configuration Perform daily system checks, review and respond to events reflected in various management and monitoring tools Conduct system audit reviews and perform maintenance functions as required to ensure system health Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components
Basic Qualifications: Active Secret or Top Secret clearance w/ SAP eligibility Due to SAP (Special Access Program) regulations, the last PR must have adjudicated in the past 5 years Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience. Degree must be in a Software Engineering, Computer Sciences, Communication, Management Information Systems, or related field. Must be DOD 8570 IAT Compliant; Security+, CCNA Security, GSEC, CASP, CISA, CISSP, GCIH Certified with one of the following: RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, RHCVA, or willing to obtain within 6 months of start date Experience with Linux environments, to include hands on experience implementing / standing up physical servers & domain controllers with RHEL v6, 7, or 8 Experience integrating with Active Directory and adding / editing GPO's. Must have in-depth experience with monitoring tools such as ELK or Solarwinds Experience with compliance tools such as ACAS/Nessus/SCAP Hands on experience standing up/implementing new Linux servers, as well as patching and performing upgrades to remove or protect from vulnerabilities in Linux environments Experience in virtualized environments utilizing VMware Understanding & some basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows server and desktop. Knowledge of RMF OR DIACAP, as well as achieving an ATO in an DoD environment Must have recent experience working within a SCIF environment Experience/confidence doing DISA STIG's
Preferred Qualifications
Any past experience with Windows server OS 2012 & above, from troubleshooting to standing up Windows server in a hybrid environment Experience with Win Bind or Samba Experience training junior team members Experience supporting Linux servers running Engineering functions (Mechanical, Civil, Thermal, Etc…) Experience with Windows and Linux integration techniques
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