Lead Systems Administrator: DevSecOps & RMF Expert

NeedleFinder Recruiting; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Lead, Systems Administrator in Melbourne, Florida. The role demands extensive experience in Linux automation, security controls as per DoD frameworks, and strong knowledge in CI/CD and DevSecOps. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree alongside security clearance. This position requires teamwork and expertise in managing enterprise-level applications and complex networks. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's Degree.
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Experience deploying infrastructure through automation.
• Familiarity with implementing security controls compliant with DoD frameworks.
• Ability to integrate RMF principles into builds.

Skills

Linux automation using Kickstart, Podman and Ansible

Implementing and maintaining security controls

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Troubleshooting enterprise applications

Managing complex computer networks

Virtualization (KVM)

Using and creating LDAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Jenkins

Jira

Bitbucket

RedHat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE)

LPIC

SANS GCUX

Job description

About the job Lead, Systems Administrator

Lead, System Administration

Essential Functions:

Experience deploying infrastructure through automation

Familiarity with implementing and maintaining security controls in compliance with DoD security frameworks

Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), agile system development, and DevSecOps tools and processes

Experience in Linux automation using Kickstart, Podman and Ansible

Experience in creating and using containers in a LINUX and Windows Environment

Experience customizing/optimizing/trouble shooting enterprise level applications

Security administration experience in support of RMF requirements

Demonstrated knowledge RMF and cybersecurity requirements

Ability to integrate RMF principles into ground-up builds

Experience with continuous integration, build management, and/or automated test frameworks

Experience with testing applications such as Jenkins, Jira, and Bitbucket

Experience in using and creating LDAP for Windows and LINUX IDM

Work must be accomplished onsite

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience or,

Masters Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Poly

Preferred Additional Skills:

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 3 certification (e.g. CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH).

Current Linux Certifications such as:

RedHat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE)

LPIC (any level)

SANS GCUX

Experience in the use of IT tools for managing and troubleshooting complex computer networks

Experience with continuous integration, build management, and/or automated test frameworks

Hardware/software requirement verification/system validation experience

Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment

Experience with Virtualization (KVM), Backup Technologies such as NAS, SAN, iSCSI, SAS

Experience supporting DoD/government customers

Experience integrating and administering cross-domain systems

Experience with microservices, containers (i.e., docker)