Linux Administrator - Carlsbad, United States - Viasat

Viasat

Verified Company

Carlsbad, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate.

We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do
Keeping our systems, technology, and employees safe is a key priority for Viasat.

As a System Administrator for classified systems, you will focus on providing technical support for Viasat's Corporate Information System Security Manager (ISSM).

In this role, you will get to: Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems; be responsible for IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems; provide technical and user support for several stand-alone, LAN and WAN systems; maintain records of HW/SW revisions, perform various configuration management activities, virus updates, perform account management, etc., ensuring all actions are documented as required; participate in contamination network cleanup activities related to possible computer security violations/incidents; respond to queries and requests for computer security information and reports; and support various levels of activities for Viasat remote cleared facilities.

The day-to-day

Work with engineers to identify solutions by providing troubleshooting and recommendations for configuration changes or the use of new technologies approved by the ISSM.
Perform various configuration management and system maintenance activities, account management, etc.
Maintains records of HW/SW revisions and ensures all actions are documented as required.
Participate in continuous monitoring, analysis, and response activities related to information system security and incident events.
Conduct site selfassessments for all systems of record within the organization.
Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with the governing authority guidance and customer directives.
Provides input to our DevOps team to enhance operational efficiencies, consistent implementation and minimize security risks.
Works in areas of proficiency to guide or mentor team members to support team development and continuity of operations.

What you'll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of additional experience.
6+ years of experience administering and securing Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu); Active Directory/IdAM; logging and monitoring, file systems, group policy, backup management, TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP
4+ years in a DoD, or other industrial security program and solid understanding of DoD Risk Manage Framework (RMF) process.
2+ years of experience with the design, implementation, and administration of virtualized infrastructure solutions (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.).
Experience managing NetApp or other centralized storage solutions.
Strong skill in research, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to address troubleshooting and develop recommendations for continual improvement.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
DoD Certification (CISSP, Security+, etc.)
Active Secret Security Clearance

What will help you on the job

Experience with creation and deployment of containers (i.e. Docker).
Experience using automation and orchestration tools to manage configurations, push updates, and deploy resources.
Experience in a classified cloud environment.
Experience administering SIPRNet.

Salary range
$110, $191,900.00 / annually

**EEO statement