PingWind
Linux Systems Administrator
PingWind, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Location:
Huntsville, ALRequired Clearance:
SecretRequired Certification(s):
IAT Level IIRequired Education:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science and 6 years’ experience or 10+ years equivalent experience.OverviewPingWind is seeking a Mid-Level Linux Systems Administrator to support an Army Contract. The Mid-Level Linux Systems Administrator will provide technical expertise supporting information system components, infrastructure integration and maintenance. Candidates for this position must possess, at a minimum, a United States SECRET level security clearance.ResponsibilitiesBuild, configure, and maintain standardized Linux Operating Systems (such as RHEL 9) in various technical use cases.Build and maintain virtual machine Linux golden images from source code management.Integrate Linux operating systems with Active Directory environments utilizing tools such as SSSD.Maintain software repository mirrors utilizing Red Hat Satellite servers and custom scripts.Integrate multifactor authentication, CAC/smartcard PKI and certificate management in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.Work with teammates on an agile project with a focus on providing a secure, versatile, efficient, reproducible, and highly scalable computing environment.Maintain system configurations with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in git repositories.Perform Linux system configuration, patching, and vulnerability remediation utilizing Ansible, Terraform, Chef, GitLab, or other automation tools.Work with teammates to ensure satisfactory DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline operation on OpenShift clusters and other Linux systems.Deploy and maintain OpenShift cluster nodes on bare-metal and cloud infrastructure.Apply security controls as defined in DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).Assist with implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 Continuous monitoring tools and processes.Support periodic Independent Security Assessments (previously known as Security Control Assessor - Validation or SCA-V).Implement security configurations derived from zero-trust principles.Create, manage, and maintain network storage servers.Maintain and produce documentation in markdown and other formats as required.Assist Cybersecurity team with developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation documentation, SOPs, policies, and work instructions as needed.Continuously improve your skills and the project by researching, training on, assessing, and implementing new technologies and processes.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science and 6 years’ experience or 10+ years equivalent experience.Must meet DoD 8140 Intermediate System Administrator qualifications, such as holding a Security+, Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC certification (or higher-level applicable certification).Must either possess or obtain a Linux computing environment training certificate in compliance with DoD 8140. Must be willing to attain Linux+ certification within 6 months.Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and in a team environment.Must have excellent customer service skills.Requires strong Linux (RHEL, CentOS) Operating System and troubleshooting skills.Strong DoD Security practices and knowledge.Working experience with Linux automation tools is a plus.Working experience with infrastructure as code and source code management is a plus.OpenShift or Kubernetes experience is a plus.AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud computing experience is a plus.Secret Security clearance required.U.S. citizenship is required.About PingWindPingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.
www.PingWind.comOur benefits include:Paid Federal HolidaysRobust Health & Dental Insurance Options401k with matchingPaid vacation and sick leaveContinuing education assistanceShort Term / Long Term Disability & Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance ResourcesVeterans are encouraged to apply.PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.APPLY FOR THIS JOB
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Huntsville, ALRequired Clearance:
SecretRequired Certification(s):
IAT Level IIRequired Education:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science and 6 years’ experience or 10+ years equivalent experience.OverviewPingWind is seeking a Mid-Level Linux Systems Administrator to support an Army Contract. The Mid-Level Linux Systems Administrator will provide technical expertise supporting information system components, infrastructure integration and maintenance. Candidates for this position must possess, at a minimum, a United States SECRET level security clearance.ResponsibilitiesBuild, configure, and maintain standardized Linux Operating Systems (such as RHEL 9) in various technical use cases.Build and maintain virtual machine Linux golden images from source code management.Integrate Linux operating systems with Active Directory environments utilizing tools such as SSSD.Maintain software repository mirrors utilizing Red Hat Satellite servers and custom scripts.Integrate multifactor authentication, CAC/smartcard PKI and certificate management in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.Work with teammates on an agile project with a focus on providing a secure, versatile, efficient, reproducible, and highly scalable computing environment.Maintain system configurations with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in git repositories.Perform Linux system configuration, patching, and vulnerability remediation utilizing Ansible, Terraform, Chef, GitLab, or other automation tools.Work with teammates to ensure satisfactory DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline operation on OpenShift clusters and other Linux systems.Deploy and maintain OpenShift cluster nodes on bare-metal and cloud infrastructure.Apply security controls as defined in DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).Assist with implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 Continuous monitoring tools and processes.Support periodic Independent Security Assessments (previously known as Security Control Assessor - Validation or SCA-V).Implement security configurations derived from zero-trust principles.Create, manage, and maintain network storage servers.Maintain and produce documentation in markdown and other formats as required.Assist Cybersecurity team with developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation documentation, SOPs, policies, and work instructions as needed.Continuously improve your skills and the project by researching, training on, assessing, and implementing new technologies and processes.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science and 6 years’ experience or 10+ years equivalent experience.Must meet DoD 8140 Intermediate System Administrator qualifications, such as holding a Security+, Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC certification (or higher-level applicable certification).Must either possess or obtain a Linux computing environment training certificate in compliance with DoD 8140. Must be willing to attain Linux+ certification within 6 months.Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and in a team environment.Must have excellent customer service skills.Requires strong Linux (RHEL, CentOS) Operating System and troubleshooting skills.Strong DoD Security practices and knowledge.Working experience with Linux automation tools is a plus.Working experience with infrastructure as code and source code management is a plus.OpenShift or Kubernetes experience is a plus.AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud computing experience is a plus.Secret Security clearance required.U.S. citizenship is required.About PingWindPingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.
www.PingWind.comOur benefits include:Paid Federal HolidaysRobust Health & Dental Insurance Options401k with matchingPaid vacation and sick leaveContinuing education assistanceShort Term / Long Term Disability & Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance ResourcesVeterans are encouraged to apply.PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.APPLY FOR THIS JOB
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