Linux System Administrator

NIGHTWING LLC
Arlington, VA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Apple IOS Apple Mac Systems Computing Platforms Backup Devices Configuration Management Cyber Security Computer Engineering Linux Laboratory Information Management Systems OpenShift Red Hat Enterprise Linux
+8 more
Ansible Virtualization Technology Wide Area Networks Virtual Environment Kubernetes Information Technology Ansible Tower Docker

Job description

response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Technical Engagement Network (TEN) Lab Manager with experience in Linux Systems Administrator to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities in the customer environment supporting analysts and business continuity of the customer mission., Appling advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implement infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.

  • Perform large scale configuration management and deployment across Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix, and other operating systems and virtual environments to support the TEN infrastructure.

  • Supporting the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.

  • Providing ongoing systems administration, technical support, upgrades, patching and troubleshooting services.

  • Monitor RedHat platforms security and health, create and maintain reports of findings daily

  • Create next-generation application platform automation solutions utilizing RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman.

  • Integrate and configure COTS, GOTS, and third-party applications into RedHat Openshift and demonstrate ability to manage, maintain and patch containerized applications.

  • Create and support development of automation solutions for deployment of systems and applications to virtual and physical devices using RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible Tower, and RedHat Satellite.

  • Performing implementation of granular access control, and monitor systems for acceptable performance and user accessibility, establish back-ups, and monitor systems security.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage problems across the enterprise related to storage and replication strategies across local and wide area networks, monitor channels for storage-related network and system issues and remediate them as they occur.

  • Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.

  • Managing assigned project components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.

  • Advises and provides insight on development of lab standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.

  • Employ security concepts, theories, insights, tools and methodologies to mitigate system weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.

  • 5+ years of directly relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator.

  • 2+ years MacOS and iOS experience.

  • Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with writing technical procedures and standard operating procedures.

  • Virtualization automation and optimization.

  • Experience with multiple operating systems to include Linux/Unix, Windows, MacOS.

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.

Desired Certifications:

  • DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II

About the company

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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