Role Overview:

JMA Resources, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Linux System Administrator to assist our client in moving from a legacy software development environment to industry best practices for rapid, secure software development, specifically using Agile Scrum practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Responsibilities:

• Install, update, troubleshoot, monitor, optimize, and maintain system(s)/server(s) and associated configurations.
  • Conduct OS and application STIG remediation activities in accordance with established standards and cybersecurity audit readiness plan.
• Install, manage, and maintain application software in accordance with established standards and hosting facility preventative maintenance vulnerability management plan.
• Manage system/server resources, including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability of Unix/Windows systems for production, development, test, and COOP platforms.
  • Request and manage certificates and provide certificates to the hosting facility when required.
• Conduct periodic system maintenance, including cleaning, disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing. Manage WSUS, HBSS, ACAS, and GPO updates to remote devices.
  • Address POA&M items as required, including zero-day issues.
• Check system availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
• Diagnose faulty system/server hardware and perform repairs or contact the appropriate point of contact for required repairs.
• Install, configure, and maintain HBSS.
• Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory.
• Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
• Provide system software maintenance and enhancement support, which shall include evaluating and optimizing system software, analyzing new software releases to determine their impact on existing applications, maintaining, testing, and debugging system software, installing releases and maintaining various utilities, providing assistance to system software users, and preparing and editing system documentation.
• Provide Tier 3 help desk support as needed.
• Provide after-hours support as needed.
• Notify the Program Manager/Project Manager and/or designated representative of systems degradations or issues.
• Complete After Action Reports (AAR) for all abnormal operations or other required reporting for system incidents.
• Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures and comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Be responsible for Cybersecurity and security posture across all systems/servers and maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
  • This responsibility includes but is not limited to maintaining the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Computer Network Defense (CND) Directives, and all other DoD/Navy Cybersecurity instructions as they become applicable, such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), to keep servers in compliance.
• Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs.
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment per the Access Control Plan. Manage mission owner Active Directory Domain.
• Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
• Monitor scheduled backups and restore files (server baselines), as requested.
• Participate with the team during Scrum meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Clearance Level:

• Current or ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • Note:
    • To obtain a security clearance, you must be a US citizen and meet the 13 adjudicative guidelines.
    • Top Secret requires a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate:
  • Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
  • Excellent technical, organizational, and planning skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and problem analysis.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Solid judgment and decision-making ability.
  • Initiative and is adaptable.
• Must have experience working with the following:
  • Linux servers.

Required Experience:

• 5 years of related work experience.

Education Level:

• A bachelor’s degree with a technical major, such as computer science, information systems, operations research, mathematics, statistics, or engineering, is desired.

Required Certifications:

• Current CompTIA Security or one of the following:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security)
  • System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA )
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• Current Red Hat Linux Enterprise - Red Hat® Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or higher.

Location & Commitments:

• Full-time remote position.
• Will require travel to various client sites when needed for client support.
• Hours are based on the client, usually Monday-Friday between 8-5 p.m. EST.

JMA Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training, are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, physical or mental disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or protected veteran status.

JMA is also committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JMA will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment tests, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Amy Foy, Director of Human Resources, at afoy@jmares.com.