TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH THE  ABILITY TO OBTAIN A CI POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

​​​​​​Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the organization's CentOS 7 Linux systems to ensure their reliability, security, and performance
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot system software and infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage devices
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts and templates using tools such as Terraform and Amazon’s Cloud Formation to automate system deployments and configurations
• Implement and maintain configuration as code (CaC), using tools such as Ansible and Salt, to manage system configurations and changes
• Monitor system performance, diagnose and resolve issues, and implement tuning and optimization measures as needed
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including configuration guides and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate systems and applications, and ensure that all systems are working together effectively
• Ensure that systems are compliant with organizational policies and procedures, as well as any applicable regulatory requirements
• Implement and maintain system hardening measures to ensure system security
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in system administration, and recommend improvements to the organization's systems

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of CentOS 7 Linux system administration principles and methodologies
• Experience developing and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration as code (CaC) scripts and templates using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues in a timely manner
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning tools
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM
• Scripting experience in Bash, Python, or Perl

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Linux system administration, with experience in CentOS 7 administration.
• TS/SCI clearance is required

Desired Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.