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Linux Administrator TS/SCI CI Poly with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures · Herndon, VA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an AIS degree required plus 10 years of experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience developing system software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments

• Proficiency in Bourne/Bash and Expect scripting

• Proficiency in debugging issues with the Linux kernel including examining source code, system logs, and using tools such a crash and systemtap.

• Experience with managing Satellite repositories to apply patches and build custom kernels as required to implement functionality or address security concerns

• Familiarity with automating approaches to configuring and maintaining (e.g. patching) systems using Ansible and Satellite Server

• Understanding and experience working with identity management systems including LDAP and token-based authentication systems

• Must have active TS//SCI with CI Poly to start

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create backups and migrate them to tape for long term storage
  • Work with users one-on-one to solve their access and computer problems
  • Install software libraries functioning in RHEL/SE Linux environment using Bash and/or Expect scripting built from a template while following program procedures
  • Apply best practices in software engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality
  • Provide support to security and administration staff as well as end users to resolve issues
  • Modify existing scripting to correct errors and/or improve performance
  • Provide SME level Linux support to the O&M staff
  • Create and/or update comprehensive documentation on all aspects of the contracts computer support

Desired Skills

  • Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and related technologies
  • Familiarity with Infiniband or Omni-Path high speed fabrics, including subnet management, IPoIB and/or IPoOPA mechanisms, fabric topology and health monitoring and integration with MPI
  • Experience with Lustre, NFS, and other direct attach file systems
  • Experience with Ethernet networking
  • Experience with RDMA communications (InfiniBand and OmniPath)
  • Knowledge of Python, Perl, Korn, and other shell scripting
  • Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git)
  • SE Linux experience: configuration and policy
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, debug and maintain the integrity of an existing scripting base
  • Demonstrated organization skills to balance and prioritize work, and ability to multitask
  • Demonstrated communication skills to communicate with support personnel, customer, and managers
  • Excellent written and oral communication and people skills; excellent time management and organizational skill

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