Lab Manager II with Security Clearance

ARSIEM Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

ARSIEM Corporation seeks a Lab Manager II in Arlington, VA to lead Linux/Unix administration for the TEN lab supporting a government client. The role involves system administration, security, and automation across OpenShift, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman.

The position requires collaboration across locations, DoD IAT Level II, and an active clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI. Expect tight integration with customers and ongoing lab enhancements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Linux System Administrator experience.
• MacOS and iOS experience required.
• BS CS or related degree; or HS Diploma with 4+ years lab management experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical skills to implement infrastructure solutions
• Support new technologies and equipment in lab environment
• Provide ongoing systems administration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting
• Provide Linux/Unix system administration for TEN infrastructure
• Manage project components to meet objectives
• Advise on lab SOPs and policies
• Maintain configuration and support documentation
• Use security concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Configure and deploy across Windows, macOS, Linux/Unix, and virtual environments
• Monitor Red Hat platforms and report findings daily
• Create automation solutions with OpenShift, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman
• Integrate COTS, GOTS, and third-party apps into OpenShift
• Develop automation for deploying systems to virtual/physical devices
• Implement granular access control and monitor performance
• Troubleshoot storage issues and monitor network/storage problems
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures with customer approval

Skills

Linux System Administration

MacOS & iOS experience

Cross-location collaboration

Education

BS Computer Science

HS Diploma + 4+ years lab mgmt

DoD 8140 IAT Level II

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Podman

Job description

Lab Manager II Arlington, VA Lab Manager – 0008-0003 / Full-time / On-site

About ARSIEM Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support. As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is looking for 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. This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Applying advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implementing 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 the 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 Red Hat platforms' security and health, create and maintain reports of findings daily.
• Create next-generation application platform automation solutions utilizing Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman.
• Integrate and configure COTS, GOTS, and third-party applications into Red Hat OpenShift and demonstrate the ability to manage, maintain, and patch containerized applications.
• Create and support the development of automation solutions for deploying systems and applications to virtual and physical devices using Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible Tower, and Red Hat 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 opportunities for improving existing procedures, with the customer's approval.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 4+ years of lab management or systems administration experience.
• 2+ years of directly relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• 2+ years of MacOS and iOS experience.
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with writing technical procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Virtualization, automation, and optimization.
• Experience with multiple operating systems to include Linux/Unix, Windows, and macOS.

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II

Requirement

• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.

Candidate Referral

Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.