Linux System Administrator

Summary

CTC Group has a new and exciting opportunity for Linux Systems Administrators to maintain and secure Linux-based systems, support Cisco and Palo Alto network infrastructure, automate system administration tasks using Ansible, Bash, and Python, and perform vulnerability remediation and IAVA patching within a classified environment
Location: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical operations within a classified government environment.
• Configure and support Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment, including troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues.
• Manage virtualized environments and support IPsec, VPN tunneling, and other secure network communications.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, including writing and deploying playbooks.
• Create and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate system administration, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance activities.
• Support Secure the Enterprise and Secure the Network activities, including Nessus scanning and other high-side security tools.
• Perform IAVA patching, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and security compliance activities.
• Install, cable, document, and maintain physical infrastructure, including rack-and-stack activities for servers and networking equipment.
• Create and maintain accurate system, network, configuration, and operational documentation.
• Support containerized environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Diagnose and resolve complex Linux, networking, virtualization, hardware, and software issues to maintain reliable mission operations.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 1 Qualifications

• Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• CWIP IAT Level I
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified System Administrator(RHCSA) certified.
• One of the following certifications: A+, Network+, or System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Level 2 Qualifications

• Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• CWIP IAT Level II
• 3+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework).
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified Engineer(RHCE) certified.
• One of the following certifications: A+, Network+, or System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

Level 3 Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• CWIP IAT Level III
• 7+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework).
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified Architect(RHCA) certified.
• One of the following certifications: A+, Network+, or System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).