Responsibilities:

• Provide Linux and other systems support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.

• Support Linux systems and associated storage environments on-prem and in the cloud by assisting in the Incident and request management process and by troubleshooting and resolving issues

• Develop, implement, and maintain a secure Linux baseline from existing policies

• Ensure all security support systems are working and up to date on all Linux builds (HBSS, FireEye, Splunk, etc.)

• Follows established change management process for all system configuration changes

• Support the process to develop and maintain system security plans, contingency plans, preparing Authority-to-Operate (ATO)/MOU packages.

• Perform administrative functions related to monitoring, support, project activities, and capacity planning

• Automate system patching, configuration management, and compliance auditing using, Ansible or other automated CM products

• Create and maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs

• Ensure Linux servers adhere to NIST, NIH, and industry security standards

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with applications and services hosted on Linux systems.

• May be required to work nights and weekends to support operational activities

• Other operational duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5 years of Linux Engineering experience 

• 5 years of experience working in a Production Support environment

• Have desire to learn and implement NIST and Federal Security standards on-premise and cloud environments.

• Have desire to learn and implement security tools such as Netsparker, HP Fortify, Splunk, and application patching for vulnerabilities.

• Industry-relevant certifications are preferred (Linux , RHCSA, OCP, GCUX, etc.)

• Excellent verbal and communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to clearly communicate and the ability to work as part of a team.

• Proficiency in business productivity tools, such as, Word, Excel, Power-Point, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, etc.

• Basic understanding of IT practices, service management, governance frameworks, and industry standards (Ex: ITIL, ITSM, COBIT, ISO).

• Ability to analyze complex data and present findings in a clear and easily understood manner.

• Proficiency in business tools, such as, Word, Excel, Power-Point, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, etc.

• Self-motivated, and drives tasks to completion with a sense of urgency

• Sound judgment, positive attitude, and creative outlook required.

• NIH experience preferred