Systems Administrator – Linux - 26-014

About the role

The NIWC Pacific Information Operations Department at AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator - Linux to support the Navy's Information Operations cutting-edge technologies. This role is primarily focused on Linux systems administration and AWS cloud infrastructure platform support within highly secure environments.

Responsibilities

- Must have a current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. - Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II cert, i.e., Sec+ CE. - BS with focus in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity desired or related field and 5+ years’ experience as a Systems Administrator and 2+ years’ experience with Linux operating systems. - Experience with installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and commercial software packages (COTS). - Experience with effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. - Experience with performing daily system administration duties of backups, maintenance on applications and OS, patching, tuning and troubleshooting. - Experience managing VMware vCenter and ESXi environments including VM provisioning, host management, snapshots and troubleshooting. - Strong experience administering Linux operating systems (RHEL/CentOS/). - Experience supporting AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, IAM, VPC, S3 and security groups. - Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes. - Experience working with Windows Server Active Directory, group policy, user accounts and access and DNS services. - Experience with basic network connectivity troubleshooting. - Ability to troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems. - Ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information. - Previous experience within the U.S. Department of Defense highly desired. - Expected travel up to 10%. One to two trips a year.

Requirements

- Must possess an active Top Secret level security clearance to be considered.

Qualifications

- BS with focus in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity desired or related field and 5+ years’ experience as a Systems Administrator and 2+ years’ experience with Linux operating systems. - Experience with installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and commercial software packages (COTS). - Experience with effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. - Experience with performing daily system administration duties of backups, maintenance on applications and OS, patching, tuning and troubleshooting. - Experience managing VMware vCenter and ESXi environments including VM provisioning, host management, snapshots and troubleshooting. - Strong experience administering Linux operating systems (RHEL/CentOS/). - Experience supporting AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, IAM, VPC, S3 and security groups. - Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes. - Experience working with Windows Server Active Directory, group policy, user accounts and access and DNS services. - Experience with basic network connectivity troubleshooting. - Ability to troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems. - Ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information. - Previous experience within the U.S. Department of Defense highly desired.

Skills

- Must have a current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. - Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II cert, i.e., Sec+ CE. - BS with focus in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity desired or related field and 5+ years’ experience as a Systems Administrator and 2+ years’ experience with Linux operating systems. - Experience with installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and commercial software packages (COTS). - Experience with effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. - Experience with performing daily system administration duties of backups, maintenance on applications and OS, patching, tuning and troubleshooting. - Experience managing VMware vCenter and ESXi environments including VM provisioning, host management, snapshots and troubleshooting. - Strong experience administering Linux operating systems (RHEL/CentOS/). - Experience supporting AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, IAM, VPC, S3 and security groups. - Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes. - Experience working with Windows Server Active Directory, group policy, user accounts and access and DNS services. - Experience with basic network connectivity troubleshooting. - Ability to troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems. - Ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information. - Previous experience within the U.S. Department of Defense highly desired.

Benefits

- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a company that cares!

Pay

Salary Range: $135K-$145K

Schedule

- Expected travel up to 10%. One to two trips a year.