Linux Systems Administrator - Top Secret Clearance, AWS & VMware

Leidos; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support DISA's GSM-O II contract at Ford Island, Hawaii. The candidate will maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems running Redhat Linux but also includes Windows Server on a global network management system.

The role requires on-call, after-hours, and weekend support, travel up to 5% and security clearances (TS required, DoD 8750 IAT II).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8 years of overall related experience with Unix or Redhat Linux required.
• Experience with VMware Vcenter and associated products.
• Experience with integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Experience with support systems to include enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Shell scripting (e.g. bash) and experience in other languages like Perl.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.
• Experience working in an AWS cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Be able to work in a rapid paced environment and must be able to work independently.
• The candidate works independently to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
• Duties include setting up administrator and service accounts, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower level technical staff.
• Provides support on a M-F business hours schedule, also responsible for on-call, extended hour, and weekend support as required by mission or emergency situations.

Skills

Shell scripting

Perl

AWS cloud environment

Network management integration

Security settings

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

VMware Vcenter

BMC ITSM

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support DISA's GSM-O II contract at Ford Island, Hawaii. The candidate will maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems running Redhat Linux but also includes Windows Server on a global network management system.

The role requires on-call, after-hours, and weekend support, travel up to 5% and security clearances (TS required, DoD 8750 IAT II).