Mid-Level Linux System Administrator

Oasys, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BC/BS Alabama Health & Dental

Vision

ESOP

401-K with Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Holidays

Vacation

Disability

Job summary

OASYS, INC. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator to support our ARMY customer onsite at Redstone Arsenal. The role requires strong Linux, networking, and security skills, with Ansible and STIG compliance experience preferred.

The position includes potential for 10–20% travel, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Onsite work in a secure lab environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Linux system administration experience in a lab or mission environment.
• Experience with DoD environments or similar highly secure settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems across multiple platforms (RHEL 7-10).
• Perform network configurations and switch maintenance; support cybersecurity scans.
• Manage user accounts and backups; document deviations from STIG requirements.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking

Security concepts

Team communication

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Ansible

Evaluate-STIG

DISA STIG tools

Job description

Mid-Level Linux System Administrator

OASYS, INC., a Leading-Edge Government contractor in Huntsville Alabama, is seeking a Mid-Level Linux System Administrator to support our ARMY customer onsite at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities include:

You will work with a diverse team to monitor, update, and support a digital simulation lab. Seeking a candidate with a strong background in Linux, networking, and security. Knowledge with a configuration management focus is a plus. Candidates will perform firmware updates, software updates, network configurations, and standing up new systems. This lab supports an independent test platform for the THAAD weapons system.

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of system hardware and software on multiple Linux platforms to include RHEL 7-10.
• Network switch configuration and maintenance.
• Provide support for systems and users.
• Complete cybersecurity scans for the lab systems.
• Provide troubleshooting support for hardware and software.
• Manage user accounts on classified systems using multi-factor authentication.
• Performing system backups and restores.
• As required, develop Plans of Action & Mitigation (POA&M) to document deviations from approved DISA STIG requirements.
• Ability to step through automating Operating System builds (Ansible).
• Must be familiar with populating DISA STIG checklists.
• Must be familiar with DISA STIG tools and documents.
• Must be familiar with Evaluate-STIG software for vulnerability scanning.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or a highly related technical field. Years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 3+ years of experience with sensor and/or system-level data analysis.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Linux systems administration experience. Classified lab networking and hardware knowledge.
• Knowledge with a configuration management focus is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written; exhibit the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, customer focused work environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Previous networks experience.
• Linux+ and Security+ certifications.
• Off Hours support will sometimes be required as mission dictates to support test events.

• Up to 10-20% travel, with minimal Off Hours support will sometimes be required as mission dictates to support test events.

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous experience in configuration management and automated Operating System build.
• Strong Cybersecurity knowledge.
• Ansible is also a plus.

Required Education:

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Cyber, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or other STEM discipline, however, years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

Eligibility:

Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance. An Active Secret Clearance is highly desired.

About OASYS, INC.:

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, OASYS, INC. is a technology services and products company dedicated to delivering the right solutions to our government and commercial clients. Our innovative solutions combined with today's technology and our subject matter expertise help to provide full lifecycle support for our client's needs.

Benefits:

• BC/BS of Alabama Heath & Dental
• VSP Vision
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401-K with Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

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