Windows & Linux Systems Administrator Staff
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Job description
- Install, configure, and maintain RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/Debian servers and Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 instances.
- Manage users, groups, Active Directory, and local security principals.
- Provision and manage storage (partitioning, LVM, RAID, SMB/NFS shares).
- Perform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD STIG/CIS baselines.
- Monitor performance, tune kernel/OS parameters, and troubleshoot services., * Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles to automate both Linux and Windows workloads (use of WinRM modules).
- Write Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripts for routine tasks, incident response, and reporting.
- Operate Ansible Tower/AWX for job scheduling, credential management, and audit trails.
- Integrate Git version control workflows for infrastructure as code (IaC)., * Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise L2/L3 networks (VLANs, routing protocols, QoS, DHCP, DNS).
- Arista Specific: Configure Arista EOS switches, leverage CloudVision for centralized provisioning, and automate via eAPI/Ansible modules.
- Conduct capacity planning, high availability design, and performance tuning (BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN).
- Implement security controls (ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, 802.1X, MACsec) and ensure compliance with DoD requirements.
Security & Compliance
- Enforce DoD 8570 IAT 2 standards; apply DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks across hosts and network devices.
- Manage secrets, certificates, and role based access controls (RBAC) for both servers and switches.
- Perform regular audits, vulnerability scans, and remediation tracking.
Collaboration & Communication
- Translate technical concepts into clear business value for stakeholders.
- Provide Tier 3 support and knowledge transfer to Tier 1/2 service teams.
- Document designs, runbooks, and SOPs in Confluence/SharePoint and maintain configuration libraries in Git.
Requirements
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Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with ten (10) years or more of professional experience. An additional five (5) years of experience can be substituted for a degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
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DOD 8570 certification to meet IAT Level 2 requirements
*Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard SA labor category level X.
You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position Desired Skills: Container Orchestration:
- Experience with container orchestration tools such as Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, or Apache Mesos
- Understanding of container networking, service discovery, and load balancing
Cloud Native Technologies: Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), container registries (Docker Hub, Google Container Registry), and cloud-based logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus)
Monitoring and Logging:
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, or Grafana
- Knowledge of logging tools such as ELK Stack, Splunk, or Logstash
CI/CD Pipelines:
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI
- Understanding of pipeline automation, testing, and deployment
Networking and Storage:
- Experience with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP) and storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS, Ceph)
Desired Certifications: RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator) CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly SP, Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Benefits & conditions
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We support our employees, so they can support our mission., Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.