Linux Technology Architect (Technology Architect)

Purpose: Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of central IT infrastructure and applications, including bulk retrieval (mirroring) and reverse proxying of external software, packages and other components required for our research staff to perform their deliverable project work. Responsibilities

• Ongoing routine technical maintenance (systems/applications).
• Direct end-user support.
• Supply chain validation, capacity planning, upgrades, forecasting.
• Other related functions as assigned.
• Weekly activity report.

• HS/GED and five years of related experience.
• At least three years demonstrated experience with Linux-based server operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu or Debian) and systems automation experience (Puppet, Salt, Ansible, Chef, CFEngine, or general Scripting support in any language).
• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.
• Familiarity with common techniques for mirroring or proxying access to externally-hosted software.
• Familiarity with NGINX or Apache.
• Familiarity with reverse proxying/load balancing technology.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering. Five years direct experience administering enterprise Linux AND Windows Server infrastructure.
• Python, Shell (Bash), Perl, PowerShell Scripting experience.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

Applicant must be a US Citizen. The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.

• Retirement contributions.

• Paid vacation and sick time.

• Paid holidays., Salary Range: $80,000-$118,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications. Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation; use of manual dexterity; some weekend, evening and holiday work.

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel.