Unix Engineer (SME II)

Flippa.com; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Unix Engineer to provide comprehensive support for Linux infrastructure. This role involves administering RedHat Enterprise Linux systems, ensuring security compliance, and delivering technical support for critical services. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, focusing on innovation and quality. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in IT services and make a significant impact on government agency operations. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Top-tier benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Culture of inclusion and opportunity

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience administering RedHat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Experience in enforcing IT security procedures and providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain RedHat Enterprise Linux systems and infrastructure services.
• Provide technical support for Linux environments and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

RedHat Enterprise Linux

IT security procedures

Technical support

Troubleshooting

HP Blade servers

Virtualization

Backup/Restore systems

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

RedHat Satellite

ESXi Infrastructure

SolarWinds

Nagios

Zabbix Linux

Cisco Secure Email appliances

R

Trellix Firewall

Job description

Who We Are:
Tria Federal (Tria) is the premier middle-market IT and Advisory services provider delivering digital transformation solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence agencies across the federal sector. With a future-forward vision and a mission rooted in service, we bridge capability gaps to help government agencies work faster, grow smarter, and stay nimble in the face of change. Wherever our customers are in their modernization journey, we are the trusted navigator in the path to possible.

Who You Are:
You are a talented Unix Engineer (SME II) with at least 6+ years of experience and a passion for thinking big, taking action, and delivering exceptional results. You are outcome-driven, quality-obsessed, and relentlessly focused on innovation as a value-driver for world-class delivery, client satisfaction, and performance. You’re looking to grow as a professional in a team-oriented environment where you can put your fingerprint on mission-critical projects impacting the citizens we serve.

About This Role:
TRIA-FEDERAL supports the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL BLS) by providing IT support services. We are seeking a skilled Unix Administrator to join our team and provide comprehensive support for the BLS Linux/Unix Infrastructure. This task provides technical support to include installing, upgrading, maintaining, and performing system administration tasks on the Linux Infrastructure. It also involves maintaining and providing support to BLS Infrastructure services running on Linux Systems like Email, Domain Name Services (DNS).

Responsibilities:

• Administer RedHat Enterprise Linux systems, ensuring proper installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Utilize RedHat Satellite for automated provisioning and patch management of Linux servers.
• Maintain and provide support for the BLS infrastructure services running on Linux Servers like EMAIL and Domain Name Services (DNS).
• Administer Red Hat Linux servers, physical as well as Virtual VMware Servers.
• Experienced in configuring HP Blade servers in HP Synergy Frame servers.
• Experienced in installing, configuring Red Hat Ansible and OpenShift.
• Ensure infrastructure systems and components are available and functional per availability requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues on Linux Systems and communicate with various teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Experienced in installing and optimizing R & POSIT (formerly R-Studio) on Linux Systems.

IT Security and Compliance:

• Properly install and configure IT security settings and policies.
• Enforce IT security procedures and policies to safeguard sensitive data.
• Notify and escalate security vulnerabilities identified in the BigFix application and other CDM tools to GTM as soon as an issue is identified.
• Implement security-related tools to monitor and report on network traffic and account audits.
• Participate in security audits and assessments, providing comprehensive reports.
• Familiar with some tools/methods to control SPAM email entering the BLS email infrastructure. Preferred experience with Cisco Secure Email appliances.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support for the BLS Linux infrastructure environments.
• Provide technical support for BLS infrastructure services like EMAIL & Domain Name Service (DNS).
• Install and report on monitoring tools to ensure operability transparency.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Ensure that the core applications running on Linux Servers are upgraded to the latest release in a timely manner.
• Perform quarterly testing on Backup/Restore systems.
• Provide timely technical support to staff for computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Manage requests submitted through the Ticketing System.
• Monitor all outages until the issue is resolved.
• Inform affected customers and the GTM promptly of the status.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with different BLS technical teams to provide technology solutions.

Inventory Management:

• Develop and maintain an accurate inventory of hardware and software licenses.
• Provide an annual report of upcoming acquisition needs to maintain software and hardware lifecycle compliance and usage.
• Notify BLS leadership of new requirements in a timely manner.

Infrastructure Management:

• Manage approximately 250 Physical and Virtual Linux Based servers.
• Oversee ESXi infrastructure supporting 100-150 virtual servers, with a mix of Red Hat Linux and Windows servers.
• Assist in the migration of HP physical Linux Servers from HP C7000 frames to HP Synergy Blade Server technology.

The “Need-to-Have” Skills & Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of experience enforcing IT security procedures, implementing security tools, and participating in security audits.
• Six (6) years of experience administering RedHat Enterprise Linux systems and utilizing RedHat Satellite for automated provisioning and patch management.
• Six (6) years of experience providing technical support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network connectivity issues, and ensuring lab accessibility.
• Six (6) years of experience installing, maintaining, and upgrading computer hardware, software, and peripherals, and performing quarterly testing on Backup/Restore systems.
• Six (6) years of experience managing physical and virtual servers, including overseeing ESXi infrastructure and assisting in the migration to HP Synergy Blade Server technology.
• US Citizen or Green Card required.
• Must be able to pass a government background check.

Professional Certifications:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator.

Education:
High School or equivalent.

Clearance:
Ability to obtain & maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Years of Professional Experience:
6+ years of experience.

Required Technical / Business Toolset Experience:

Physical Servers:

• HP Servers

Virtualization:

• ESXi Infrastructure
• HP Synergy Frames
• HP C7000 Frames

Monitoring Tools:

• SolarWinds
• HPE OneView
• RedHat Portal
• Satellite Server dashboards
• Nagios
• Zabbix Linux

Operating Systems:

• Red Hat Linux
• Windows

Backup/Restore Systems:

• Backup/Restore systems (quarterly testing)

Software:

• R
• Posit
• Safe Authentication Services (SAS) from One Identity
• Trellix Firewall for Linux & Trellix Endpoint Security for Linux Threat Prevention.
• DNS Bind.

The “Nice-to-Have” Skills & Qualifications:

• System administrator for Linux servers in enterprise environments, with experience providing professional support for federal or state organizations.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting within the work area.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate, including talking and hearing.

Why Tria?
What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it’s our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team’s shared success. As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.