Linux Systems Administrator – Security & DoD Ops

ASRC Federal; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Naval Research Lab Blossom Point Tracking Facility in Welcome, MD. The SysAdmin will manage a LAN/WAN/Cloud environment across Linux, Unix, Windows, and related systems.

The role emphasizes Linux server/workstation support, network device maintenance, and security. Familiarity with DISA STIGS, NIST, and RMF is desirable; interim Secret clearance with TS/SCI potential is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT or CyberSecurity related field and 2-4 years of experience OR equivalent experience is required.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification is required.
• Experience with Linux servers and workstation administration required.
• Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework compliance is highly desired.
• Technical background in network administration desired.
• Demonstrable knowledge/experience with network protocols (TCP/IP).
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.
• Professional certifications are desirable.
• Familiarity with Windows equipment, and routers, network switches, modems, and typical network peripheral devices desired.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration and deployment of Linux servers and desktops.
• Configuration of network hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc.
• Maintenance of system configuration requirements and operating systems to established standards and requirements.
• Periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
• Conduct research and recommend innovative equipment, software, and techniques to improve network performance.
• Leverage and implement automated approaches for systems administration tasks.
• Daily system monitoring to verify the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, system and key processes, system and application logs and verification of completion of scheduled jobs including backups.
• Regular security scanning and monitoring to identify possible intrusions.
• User account maintenance as required.
• Support for User/Operator requests for assistance on configured systems.
• Recovery from hardware and software failures per recovery plans, and coordination and communication with affected users in a timely manner.
• Application of operating system and application patches and upgrades on a regular basis per DoD and project guidance.
• Upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
• Configure/add new services as necessary and as defined by project guidance.
• Maintain all DoD and project operational configurations and procedures as defined.

Skills

Linux server administration

Network administration

TCP/IP

Security best practices

Problem solving

Education

Degree in IT or CyberSecurity

Job description

ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Naval Research Lab Blossom Point Tracking Facility in Welcome, MD. The SysAdmin will manage a LAN/WAN/Cloud environment across Linux, Unix, Windows, and related systems.

The role emphasizes Linux server/workstation support, network device maintenance, and security. Familiarity with DISA STIGS, NIST, and RMF is desirable; interim Secret clearance with TS/SCI potential is required.