Linux System Administrator

Waseyabek Development Company; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fed95, LLC is seeking a Linux System Administrator to provide on-site server administration for USAMRIID environments. You will manage Linux (RHEL7/8+), Windows Servers, VMware/vCtr, GLP testing support, and Veeam backups while enforcing baseline configurations and monthly patches.

Required: Active SECRET clearance, 5+ years of experience, Security+ certification, and strong Linux/networking/virtualization skills. The contractor provides after-hours on-call support to sustain high availability.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Security+ certification or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or KVM.

Responsibilities

• Perform server duties: install, upgrade, harden OS; patch management across platforms.
• Maintain and monitor VMware servers and related virtual technologies for high availability.
• AD duties: create user accounts, security groups, and manage large numbers of accounts.

Skills

Secret clearance

5+ years experience

Security+

Linux OS

Networking

VMware/KVM virtualization

Tools

VMware

KVM

Job description

Mission

Fed95, LLC, is a 100% Tribally-owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). Headquartered in Southwest Michigan and supporting federal contracts countrywide, Fed95 is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Wakayebe Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally-owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP. Fed95 is a well-funded, experienced small business with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. Fed95 is well-versed in federal contract compliance and provides outstanding support services to our Government clients.

About the Role

As a Linux System Administrator, the contractor shall provide System Administrator support to provide on-site network server administration for all USAMRIID servers, both physical and virtual. The Contractor shall provide System Administration support for systems to include, but not limited to, Linux Operating Systems including RHEL7/8 or greater, Windows Server Operating Systems, VMware/vCtr Server environments, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Testing & Evaluation mission at USAMRIID and Veeam Backup and Restore Systems. Maintain baseline configuration based on current Operating Systems and current Operating Systems and Applications.

Responsibilities

• SA Task 1 Perform server duties to include, but not limited to: install server hardware and operating system (OS); reinstall/upgrade of OS; maintain servers; Sustain and harden servers to meet Cyber Security requirements, apply OS patches monthly across multiple platforms (NIPR, RSN, etc.); install and maintain application software on servers/create/maintain printer queues; add/maintain folder/file permissions; troubleshoot file access, server and printer problems; monitor event server logs; monitor Trellix/McAfee on servers; Sustain VMware Servers and related virtual technologies at 99.9% availability. Provide on-call support during non-business hours.
• SA Task 2 Provide network engineering support for troubleshooting, and problem resolution following connectivity issues, outages, or degradation in the server environment.
• SA Task 3 Perform Active Directory (AD) duties to include, but not limited to: create new user accounts, security groups and server/computer accounts; maintain security groups; troubleshoot user account problems for approximately 1,000 NIPR accounts and 1,000 RSN accounts. Provide local support to resolve DoD Enterprise Email account issues for approximately 1,000 accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active SECRET security clearance
• Minimum 5 years' experience
• Security+ certification
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or KVM

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Linux administration, such as LPIC or RHCE

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