UNIX Systems Engineer

GovCIO; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A government IT services provider is seeking a full-time UNIX Systems Engineer to oversee Red Hat and Solaris UNIX environments. Responsibilities include managing server performance, implementing new systems, and maintaining security. Candidates must have significant experience in UNIX administration, networking, and hold a Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $113,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years experience or commensurate experience required.
• Must possess a Secret clearance.
• 5+ years as a Unix Systems Administrator or IT Engineer.
• 3+ years in patch management and understanding security updates.
• Strong experience in managing complex networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and support UNIX servers.
• Plan and execute new system installations.
• Monitor system performance and maintain security.
• Provide lifecycle support for vendor equipment.

Skills

Experience in Computer Science or IT

CompTIA Security+

UNIX System Administration

Patch management

Networking knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Oracle Enterprise Linux

Solaris UNIX

YUM

RPM

firewalld

iptables

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a UNIX Systems Engineer to plan, execute, and implement, create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies as needed. This position will be located in Radford, VA and will be a remote position.

Responsibilities

Senior UNIX System Engineer for a mixed environment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux/Oracle Enterprise Linux and Solaris UNIX. Work with the UNIX team to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot and support servers for a mixed customer environment. Plan, execute and implement new system hardware and software and create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies. Monitor and tune system performance, ongoing operation of servers, hardening of servers and reporting of overall security and operational status. Recommend improvements to the enterprise and manage new software/hardware integrations when required. Provide utilization reports using existing tools to identify problems and corrective actions. Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork. Provide lifecycle support for vendor equipment in the datacenter including firmware version control and preventive maintenance. Recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to expand, upgrade, and increase efficiency to the current environment.

Qualifications

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)

• Clearance Required: Secret
• CompTIA Security+.
• Experience in Computer Science or IT.
• CE Certification (i.e., RedHat) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date.
• 5+ yrs experience as a Unix Systems Administrator or IT Engineer with experience in automating assigned tasks.
• 3+ yrs experience in patch management with understanding how to apply security updates to systems via YUM and RPM.
• 3+ yrs experience working in an environment with complex networks, while demonstrating experience using VLANs, troubleshooting tools such as ifconfig, netstat, ssh and telnet as well as how to harden a system using firewalld/iptables and hosts.
• 3+ yrs experience managing a large pool of local users through the command line.
• 3+ yrs experience creating, maintaining, following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.
• 3+ yrs experience configuring and maintaining key services such as DNS, SFTP, SMTP, and NTP.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player.

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science
• 3+ yrs’ experience with SELinux – understand the basic and advanced management and configuration of SELinux.
• Experience supporting Cybersecurity patch management and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Requirement Guides (SRG), RMF, Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V), and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA).
• Experience deploying large scale HW and SW systems enhancements and/or upgrades for an organization with widely distributed geographic sites.
• Experience with current and emerging network and infrastructure management technologies and business practices.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

What You Can Expect

Location: US-Remote

Position Type: Full-Time

Posted Salary Range: USD $85,000.00 - USD $113,000.00 /Yr.