Lab Manager - II

DigiFlight, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiFlight, Inc. is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support mission-critical IT infrastructures in Columbia, Maryland. This role requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance, with a focus on administering Linux systems and maintaining security protocols.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with Linux administration, as well as knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and automation tools. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred.
• 2+ years of Linux System Administration experience.
• Must be able to work collaboratively across locations.

Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure solutions for mission requirements.
• Provide ongoing systems administration and technical support.
• Manage assigned project components delivering services.
• Monitor security and health of RedHat platforms.
• Create and maintain reports of findings.

Skills

Linux System Administration

MacOS and iOS experience

Technical procedures writing

Virtualization automation

Collaborative work

Education

BS in Computer Science related field

HS Diploma with 4+ years experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

RedHat Openshift

Ansible

Podman

Job description

Responsibilities

• Appling advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implement infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• Providing ongoing systems administration, technical support, upgrades, patching and troubleshooting services.
• Providing full coverage for Linux or Unix system administration functions to support the TEN infrastructure
• 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.
• Maintaining configuration and support documentation
• Employ security concepts, theories, insights, tools and methodologies to mitigate system weaknesses and vulnerabilities
• Perform large scale configuration management and deployment across Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix, and other operating systems and virtual environments
• 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.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 2+ 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 4+ years lab management or systems administration experience.

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II