What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator (Linux/Operations) position at Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.?
- Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
Basic Requirements
- Security Cert
- 15 years of experience as a System Administrator
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
- 5 additional years of experience as a System Administrator may be substituted for a degree
- Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
- Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring & problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, etc.
- Configure and manage Linux, Windows, and Unix operating systems, installs/loads operating system software and patches to maintain security compliance, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability & performance.
- Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
- Patching and updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
- Adding / Removing users and setting permissions to meet certain user privileges.
- System monitoring for health and status with monitoring tools like NAGIOS.
- Working with STIGs and fixing/updating vulnerabilities with STE/STN findings.
- Renew Linux server certificates and applying updates to TLS security versions.
- Experience working with ISSOs during SCA (security control assessment) testing to go through over 400 SCTM (security controls traceability matrix).
- Working with automation software such as ANSIBLE to streamline updates and patching.
- Updating documentation such as SOPs with problems and solutions for the team’s knowledge base on Confluence.
- Experience working with VMWARE is helpful.
Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a full time position
Salary : $165,000 - $175,000