Red River is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator with an active Secret Clearance to join our growing team in Lexington, MA!
The Linux Systems Administrator will demonstrate a strong understanding of Linux operating systems including both workstation and server varieties while supporting the Laboratory’s enterprise classified computing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a solid background with Linux to include the underlying systems and services that support them. These systems and services would include but are not limited to file sharing, Satellite, Ansible Automation Platform, multi-factor authentication, disk encryption and patching. This candidate will also possess some background with DevSecOps concepts (artifact repository, container registries, scanning and platforms, etc.) and tools (Sonatype Nexus, JFrog Artifactory, Prisma Twistlock, RHEL OpenShift, etc.)
As part of this role the individual will need to demonstrate proficiency, applying STIGs (full and benchmark), understand how to use DISA’s SCC Tool and STIG Viewer and how to evaluate systems for STIG compliance.
This position is 100% dedicated to supporting classified environments and is 100% on-site in Lexington, MA.
Primary Position Tasks:
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Implementation and support of virtual platforms built on Microsoft's Hyper-V, VMware, or Cloud Services such as AWS/Azure.
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Design, implementation, support services for Microsoft related technologies: Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, etc.
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IT support relating to technical issues involving Microsoft's core business applications
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Excellent knowledge with email solution in area of implementation, configuration and administration
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft platforms including the administration and management of Server 2008 through 2019 technologies including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy
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Remote access solution implementation and support: Remote Desktop and Citrix
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Strong knowledge of disaster recovery and backup solutions such as Veeam and Azure/AWS
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System documentation and consulting services to include system reviews and recommendations
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Provide third-tier escalation support and mentorship to other engineers
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Strong understanding of remote solutions such as Remote Desktop Services and Citrix
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Excellent knowledge of network storage solutions such as Netapp and Nimble
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Basic knowledge of network services: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security
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Intermediate to strong knowledge of Azure/O365 services such as Intune, Azure AD, Exchange, and Powershell scripting
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Intermediate to strong knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, and Route 53
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Works with Business Applications, vendors, consultants, contractors, and other IT personnel Draft/Update SOPs as procedures and
- Support and maintain Linux desktop and server infrastructure.
- Support and utilize Satellite to patch and manage Linux systems.
- Develop and maintain STIG compliant Linux desktop and server images.
- Deploy new Linux desktops and servers as needed.
- Assist with developing and implementing a strategy for Ansible Automation Platform.
- In collaboration with the unclassified Linux team, assist with developing and implementing a DevSecOps infrastructure.
- Participate in projects as needed where Linux administration is required.
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Provide 1st tier technical support as needed in support of the Laboratory community. This would include taking shifts in the classified hubs to aid with password resets and other end user issues as well as working tickets and assisting users as needed
Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s of Computer Science or relevant technical field of study
- 7 years of experience supporting RHEL 7/8 workstation and server
- 5 years of experience utilizing Satellite to support Linux systems
- Experience with bash/shell, Python and perl scripting
- Understanding of Linux troubleshooting to include the boot process, Kickstart building, systemd, monitoring of system resources, kernel tuning, system performance troubleshooting, system calls and tracing
- Experience configuring storage for Linux systems (LVM, file systems, RAID, storage encryption, SAN, NAS and NFS)
- Package development and deployment (rpm, yum, dnf)
- Strong overall network skills (package captures, NIC latency tuning, route tables and tracing, subnetting, firewall/iptable, TCP/UDP/IP protocols)
- Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly
- Minimum of a Secret clearance
- Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Experience utilizing Ansible Automation Platform to support Linux systems
- Experience supporting DevSecOps environments.
- Experience supporting software deployment on Linux
- Experience supporting cloud infrastructure. Preferably in classified environments but public domain experience is also beneficial
- Experience with the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) process and maintaining an inspection ready environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Strong consulting and communication skills
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Confidence and experience in front of clients
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Strong ability to work in a team-based environment
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Ability to be a self-starter and possess good time management skills
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Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
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Strong knowledge of backup solutions
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Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Occasional off-hour/on-call support is necessary. A certain degree of flexibility of schedule is required as some work (planned/unplanned) must be done outside of major production hours during pre-scheduled maintenance windows.
Essential Elements (Mental; Physical; Equipment used):
This position is an office position that requires remaining in a stationary position for multiple hours throughout the workday.
This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing Red River approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).
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