Applications Systems Analyst - Senior

ZipRecruiter; Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT professional to ensure the reliability and security of their network solutions. This role involves managing Linux servers, deploying applications in the AWS cloud, and applying DevOps practices to streamline operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scripting, security compliance, and virtualization technologies. With a focus on proactive monitoring and troubleshooting, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining system performance and availability. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for growth while working in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT with a Bachelor's degree.
• Active Secret clearance and current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability and security of the ENET solution through monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Lead migration of infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud.
• Document procedures and maintain configuration management.

Skills

Information Technology

Linux Server Management

AWS Cloud Deployment

DevOps Concepts

Scripting (Bash, Perl, Python)

TCP/IP Networking

Security Compliance

Virtualization (VMware ESXi)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

RHCSA or LPIC certification

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification

Tools

AWS

VMware ESXi

Ansible

Git

BMC Remedy

Atlassian JIRA

MongoDB

Apache Cassandra

WildFly/JBoss

Job description

Job Description

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a relevant technical discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; additional experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret with SSBI or Top-Secret security clearance.
• Current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 or higher certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+/CE, CASP, or CISSP).
• Experience installing, managing, and maintaining RHEL 7 Linux servers in a production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and managing virtualized infrastructure in a VMware ESXi environment.
• Experience deploying and managing infrastructure and software applications to the AWS cloud.
• Experience applying DevOps concepts and tools to automate tasks and ensure baseline consistency across environments.
• Experience deploying, managing, monitoring, and maintaining complex software products such as WildFly/JBoss, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, HAProxy.
• Experience with deploying McAfee HBSS tools in a Linux environment.
• Scripting experience in Bash, Perl, or Python.
• Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Knowledge of security settings and IA best practices, including DISA STIGs and SRGs.
• Experience supporting, installing, and configuring enclave Ethernet switches, SAN, and NAS.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of the ENET solution through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain configuration management and baseline control across environments.
• Conduct security scans, analyze results, and implement resolutions, ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs.
• Operate and maintain the ENET solution, including patching and backups.
• Monitor and tune system and network performance.
• Configure, manage, and maintain SDN components.
• Deploy systems in the lab, perform testing, and validation.
• Manage configuration items, licenses, SSL certificates, and hardware/software baselines.
• Support deployments, upgrades, and updates to production, including hardware/software installation and configuration.
• Lead migration of infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud.
• Document procedures and maintain documentation.
• Perform trend analysis on failures and outages.
• Coordinate with vendors and troubleshoot environment issues.
• Manage user and service account access.
• Provide support during business hours and on-call as required.

Qualifications:

• RHCSA or LPIC certification.
• Experience managing HPE BladeSystem enclosures, including Onboard Administrator, iLO, and interconnect modules.
• Experience with Ansible automation.
• Knowledge of Git version control.
• Understanding of PostgreSQL management and maintenance.
• Experience with enclave Fiber/Ethernet switches, HPE SAN/NAS storage.
• Experience with ticketing systems like BMC Remedy or Atlassian JIRA.
• Experience administering Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher.

Clearance/Citizenship:

• Secret clearance required.
• Must be a US citizen.

This position involves less than 10% travel.

Location: Remote