Senior Level Linux System Administrator

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a motivated Senior Level Linux System Administrator that can work with a diverse team to monitor, update, and support a THAAD Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and simulation lab. Seeking a candidate with a strong background in Linux, networking, and security. Knowledge with a configuration management focus is a plus. Candidates will perform firmware updates, software updates, network configurations, and standing up new systems. Experience with Ansible is also a plus. Must be able to work in a team environment. Candidates will be required to travel for a portion of each year during Flight tests and other travel activities. This lab supports an independent test platform for the THAAD weapons system.

As a Senior Level Linux System Administrator your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of system hardware and software on multiple Linux platforms to include RHEL 7, RHEL 8 and RHEL 9.
• Network switch configuration and maintenance.
• Provide support for systems and users during MDA test events.
• Complete cybersecurity scans for the lab systems.
• Provide troubleshooting support for hardware and software.
• Manage user accounts on classified systems using multi-factor authentication.
• Performing system backups and restores.
• As required, develop Plans of Action & Mitigation (POA&M) to document deviations from approved DISA STIG requirements.
• Ability to step through automating Operating System builds (Ansible).

Job Requirements:

• US Citizenship.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years related Linux systems administration experience.
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written; exhibit the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, customer focused work environment.
• Networks experience.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
• Linux+ and Security+ certifications 

Desired skills:

• Team Leadership.
• Previous experience in configuration management and automated Operating System build.
• Strong Cybersecurity knowledge.
• THAAD Weapon System experience.
• Ansible experience.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location:  Customer- site

Travel: Yes, Up to 20%.

Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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