Systems Administrator (Linux/Unix)
PlanIT Group, LLC · Sunnyvale, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyContract
Requirements
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
- Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems
Responsibilities
- Install operating system security patches and firmware updates
- Create/manage security groups
- Coordinate hardware repair activities
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues
- Create scripts to automate system administration tasks
- Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation
Desired Skills
- Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6, 7, 8, & 9
- Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi
- Performing routine server/workstation patching per guidelines
- Proficiency in automation with shell and Ansible
- Successfully install server and associated hardware
- Successfully install/configure software applications and programs
- Managing servers in a disconnected environment
- Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])
- Proficiency managing and implementing backup and disaster recovery for Linux systems
- Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
- Experience managing Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; ability to troubleshoot storage issues
- Experience implementing and managing end user authentication for Linux systems in a mixed authentication environment: NIS & SSSD experience preferred
- Previous experience with any of Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC