Linux System Administrator with Security Clearance - Suffolk, VA, United States - AERMOR

Description

Employee Type:
Full-Time


Location:
Suffolk, VA


Job Type:
System Administrator

Experience: 3+ Years

Clearance:
Secret AERMOR is seeking qualified candidates that will administer server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, and carry out system monitoring
The candidate will provide assistance on areas pertaining to networks, applications, and any customer-related issues to support the availability and security of computer systems
They will also administer physical and virtual Linux servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide Linux system administration support at the Subject Matter Expert level on RHEL.
• Maintain system patches and security posture.
• Maintain systems security posture.
• Implement Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Examine security scans through Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Tenable and remediate vulnerabilities as needed.
• Improve system administration efficiency by creating and updating relevant shell scripts.
• As needed, provide timely reports on the status of projects and other administration tasks.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• CompTIA Security+ OR Bachelor's degree in Information Systems
• 3-5 years of expertise administering Linux systems in an enterprise setting

RedHat and/or Ubuntu experience is preferred.

• Proficient at using Linux-based systems to apply STIGs.
• Familiar with VMware vSphere.
• Experience in automating tasks using Ansible.
• Experience with Linux-based Containers.
• Proficiency in shell scripting.
• Familiarity with administering enterprise backup software and and storage concept solutions.
• Capacity to succeed both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and aptitude to simultaneously manage several deadline-driven tasks and projects.