Linux System Administrator

Are you looking for a with unique opportunity to learn and grow as a Linux System Administrator. If so, AV is looking for you to join the Cyber and Intel Division’s Operation Infrastructure Team. This team is responsible for full life-cycle management of 24x7 mission-focused infrastructure hosting tailored applications and solutions. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of deployed systems to include monitoring, auditing, log review, maintenance, troubleshooting, and after-hours response. You should have a strong foundation in both Linux system and network administration with a security-oriented mindset. You will assist in continually improving and growing our Network Operations Center (NOC) capability and define standard operating procedures following best practices.

In the event of alerts, emergencies, or planned maintenance activities, after-hours support will occasionally be required. As such, excellent verbal and written communication skills, time-management skills, and a customer-focused mindset are required. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your depth and breadth of skills and a path toward more advanced network and solution engineering with direct mission impact

Position Responsibilities:

• Establish Standard Operating Procedures for all NOC activities

• Ensure all deployed systems are operational and accessible by end-users

• Quickly and appropriately respond to network outages and security incidents

• Configure and manage NOC monitoring dashboards, alerting, and coordinated response

• Review and audit system logs daily

• Interface with customers to resolve system issues and access requests

• Perform system troubleshooting and escalate when appropriate

• Coordinate and execute system updates

• Thoroughly document all actions, incidents, and findings to include monthly reporting

• Assist with implementing automated monitoring and alerting systems

• Routine monitoring and integrity verification of system backup

• Conduct periodic vulnerability scans to ensure compliance with system specifications

• Provide feedback to software developers on system performance, issues, and customer experience

• Proactively communicate with team members and management

• Continually monitor trends in the IT industry for new products and security advisories to better protect deployed system capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology (or a related field) or equivalent hands-on experience

• 3+ years experience in Linux system administration

• 2+ years experience in log analysis and system auditing

• 2+ years experience in network administration

• 2+ years experience in network functional status monitoring and alerting (2 years)

• An active SECRET level clearance. Candidate must be willing to process for TOP SECRET clearance. A TOP SECRET clearance is required throughout the duration of this position.

• Security-minded approach to all engineering and administration efforts

• Strong communication skills, (both written and verbal) and technical documentation skills

• Detail-oriented and critical thinking mindset

Desired Qualifications

• An active TOP SECRET Clearance.

• NOC/SOC Experience

• Knowledge of Splunk (Including development of searches, reports, and dashboards)

• Experience with Zabbix

• Working knowledge of Ansible and other automation toolsets

• Experience with Network and Host based IDS Systems

• Netflow analysis skills

• Familiar with Python and Bash scripting

• Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools (i.e., Wireshark and tcpdump)

• Vulnerability and compliance scanning with Nessus and other toolsets

• Familiarity with Virtualization Technologies such as VMware and Proxmox

• Experience with containerization and Docker

• Understanding of VPN Technologies such as IPsec or OpenVPN

• Understanding of SSL/TLS configurations and certificate management

• Willingness to support end-users to include after hours on-call support

Location This position is located at 13900 Lincoln Park Dr Herndon, VA 20171. This position is full time in-office.

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition., We don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you’re ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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