Linux systems administrator - LLJP00001481

Job Title: Linux systems administrator

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

• Linux/RHEL
• Solaris
• VMware

Job Description:

• Linux systems administrator with some Solaris experience
• Domains: IT Infrastructure, Networking, system architecture design, system configuration management, system troubleshooting
• Responsible for management, administration, and support of all MIT/LL IT systems' infrastructure in Group.
• Responsible for configuring and maintaining (physical and virtual) servers and researcher workstations in a secure RMF compliant and documented manner.
• Support additional technologies as they are adopted by the Laboratory.
• Responsible for vulnerability remediation on secure and unclassified Laboratory systems. Addressing Cat 1, 2, 3 issues in a timely manner
• Recognizing and troubleshooting issues with developer's machines as they occur across a variety of Operating Systems. Windows, Linux, Solaris, etc.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills:

• Operating Systems: Red hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris and VMware
• Hardware: Dell
• Software/applications: RedHat IDM, McAfee; Enterprise Central Logging, LDAP,
• Splunk, NetApp, VMware vCenter/ESXI/vSAN, GitHub, ACAS
• Networking applications and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, NTP, SSH
• Programming Languages: Ansible, Shell Scripting, PowerShell.
• Skilled at centralized authentication (SSSD, IDM, Active Directory) and centralized sudo administration via IDM
• Preferred Technical Skills:
• Linux Realtime Kernel support experience is a bonus
• Juniper and/or Cisco experience is a plus
• Python/PyPI experience is a plus
• Docker and/or Podman is a plus

Non-Technical Skills:

• Candidates must be team oriented, enthusiastic, innovative and motivated self-starters able to work independently, or with a group, to achieve program requirements.
• Candidates must possess strong oral and written communications skills and must be able to present findings/results to internal and external organizations.
• Adhere to Laboratory policies and procedures
• Ability to work with researchers to troubleshoot diverse and custom written applications in a secure environment.

Applicable Education and Professional Accreditation:

• Degree in one of the following disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related technical discipline
• Certification(s) in one or more of the following disciplines: Solaris administration, Red Hat, VMWare, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); CompTIA Security+; Linux Professional Institute Certification
• Any prior military experience is a plus. They will modify the years of experience or the required bachelor's degree if someone has most of the technical skills and a military background.
• STRONG preference for candidates who have an active secret clearance, but an interim clearance is sufficient for start.
• Candidates will have an initial zoom screening and then candidates will do a second-round interview with a wider audience.
• An IN-PERSON interview for the second round is STRONGLY preferred but they will do Zoom if necessary. Our strong preference is for a local candidate.
• This role is 100% onsite and will be working in closed spaces.
  

Qualification

Assessment

Must Have

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Yes

Networks

Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S.

3 years

Programming

Powershell and Ansible (or other programming languages)

3 years

Systems

Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities

5 years

Enterprise Backup Solutions

5 years

Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp

5 years

Redhat Linux Systems Administration

5 years

Solaris 10/11 Adminstration

3 years

Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data

5 years

Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)

3 years

Nice to Have

Experience

Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)

Yes

Programming

Python Programming/Scripting

0 years

Systems

Real Time Linux Kernels, Tuning and Performance Analysis

0 years