Systems Administrator (Linux/Unix)

PlanIT Group, LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator to support DoD 8572 compliant environments. The role requires a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent cert and hands-on experience with RHEL, VMware ESXi, patching, and scripting.

Responsibilities include installing patches/firmware, managing security groups, coordinating hardware repairs, diagnosing issues, scripting automation, and documenting procedures (SOIs). Familiarity with RMF, NISPOM, and STIGs is a plus.

Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days
• Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems
• Experience with hardware repair coordination and firmware updates
• Create automation scripts to simplify system administration tasks
• Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation

Responsibilities

• Install operating system security patches and firmware updates
• Create/manage security groups
• Coordinate hardware repair activities
• Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues
• Create scripts to automate system administration tasks
• Create/edit SOI documentation

Skills

CompTIA Security+

Linux/Unix experience

Server hardening

Scripting

SOI documentation

Tools

RHEL

VMware ESXi

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

SCAP

NISPOM/RMF/STIG

NAS/SAN

SSSD/NIS

Legacy UNIX (Solaris/AIX/SPARC)

Job description

Ability to lift 30 pounds

• " Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
• " Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems
• " Install operating system security patches and firmware updates
• " Create/manage security groups
• " Coordinate hardware repair activities
• " Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues
• " Create scripts to automate system administration tasks
• " Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation

Desired Skills

• " Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6, 7, 8, & 9
• " Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi
• " Performing routine server/workstation patching per guidelines
• " Proficiency in automation with shell and Ansible
• " Successfully install server and associated hardware
• " Successfully install/configure software applications and programs
• " Managing servers in a disconnected environment
• " Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])
• " Proficiency managing and implementing backup and disaster recovery for Linux systems
• " Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Requirements
• " Experience managing Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; ability to troubleshoot storage issues
• " Experience implementing and mangaging end user authentication for Linux systems in a mixed authentication environment: NIS & SSSD experience preferred
• " Previous experience with any of Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC