Senior Specialist, Systems Administration

Essential Functions

• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Experience with Kickstart. Design, implement, and manage automated Linux installations using Kickstart for efficient system provisioning and deployment.
• Experience in software installation and ability to troubleshoot application compatibility.
• Experience with testing applications such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, SVN.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Experience with Virtualization (KVM/VMware) and backup technologies such as Commvault, NAS, SAN, SAS, iSCSI
• Experience with administration of Splunk Enterprise
• Ability to automate repetitive and/or complicated tasks using bash
• Collaborative efforts with ISSOs to support audits, maintain STIG compliance, conduct risk assessments, and remediate Nessus/STIG scan findings.
• Responsible for implementing security patches, conducting system scans, remediate findings, and participate in audits to ensure system integrity.
• Committed to supporting critical operations during standard business hours and providing flexible support as needed outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Current/active security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph, if applicable.
• Ability within 6 months of hire to achieve Security+CE