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Walker Bowen Talent Partners

Sr Systems Administrator

Walker Bowen Talent Partners, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403


Job DescriptionOur client in the government space is actively seeking Level 4 or 5 Systems Administrators.

Description:

Our landscape is a dynamic tapestry, woven with multiple sites and intricate networks, stretching across the expanse of the United States and ever-expanding. Within this digital expanse, Red Hat Linux forms the backbone, powering our High-Performance Computing Clusters. But that's just the beginning. The roadmap includes the integration of Wind River's VxWorks embedded Linux, promising a future of boundless possibilities. It's not just about servers; it's about the tools they host. From engineering applications like Cadence and Atlassian to the indispensable Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) and the collaborative powerhouse that is GitHub, our environment is a canvas for innovation. And amidst it all, there's a place for Windows PCs and nimble thin clients.

Position Responsibilities:

Employ best practices when implementing security requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniquesWork directly with programs to ensure Information Technology (IT) infrastructure solutions meet the program requirements and schedules in a lab environmentProvide comprehensive end-to-end computing support in closed environments from desktops to serversProvide a broad range of systems and application supportPrepare release planning for software and hardware across the system, including patch managementAdminister user system access and establishing safeguards to protect information to meet security requirementsDevelop, design, integrate and maintain all computer applicationsEvaluate complex system's production readiness and supportabilityPerform the restoration of routine to complex computing service operationsIntegrate security solutions into information systemsProtect classified and proprietary informationRequirements

Required Education and Years of Experience:

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD Degree, or +4 years' related work experience, Master's degree, or +7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).Level 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD Degree, or +9 years' related work experience, Master's degree, or +12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.)Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph9+ years of experience working in a lab test, factory test, or similar test environment9+ years of experience with operating system (Windows and/or Linux) installation, setup, and basic troubleshooting9+ years of experience with hands on support with IT Hardware such as familiar with setting up, configuring, modifying and troubleshooting switches, routers, network equipment, high performance computing equipment, server racks9+ years of experience working on classified networksActive Security+ or the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of your start dateAble to travel 10% of the timeDesired Qualifications:

Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant with a Security+ certification or can obtain certification within first 6 months9+ years of experience administering user system access and establishing safeguards to protect information to meet network security requirements9+ years of experience with Linux Systems Administration9+ years of experience with MS Windows server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022) administration on physical and VMWare virtual servers9+ years of experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering current Windows Server 2016 - 2019 and Desktop Operating Systems - Windows 109+ years of experience designing & implementing IT Security SystemsExperience with Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems (Server 2016-2019, Windows 10, 20H2)Experience troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs)Experience with active directory (AD) to include applying domain group policiesExperience with a VMware virtual network environment.Experience creating and maintaining multiple virtual servers based on VMwareExperience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Unix / Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/Oracle) server/workstationDevelop PowerShell scripts to enable consistent, high-quality integration of hardware assetsExperience with scripts to automate deployment and configuration of operating systemsExperience in Agile MethodologiesExperience evaluating and effectively communicating complex system problems and resolutionExperience with System Backups, Network switch configuration,Experience with upgrades and patches for operating systems and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) softwareExperience with information systems that comply with Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide/Risk Management Framework (JSIG/ RMF) security requirementsBenefits

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for professional growth and developmentCollaborative and dynamic work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.