O&M Systems Administrator for Linux Systems with Security Clearance

Title:             O&M Systems Administrator for Linux Systems
Location:     Springfield, VA
Security clearance : TS/SCI with Poly
  Program Description: MRG provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based HPC services throughout the lifecycle for computational requirements, architecture, acquisition, and operations to federal government customers. Our employees embrace innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous, standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices. The program provides key supercomputing capabilities for solving important problems in science and technology. This work involves working on cutting edge HPC technologies to ensure that scientists and engineers will be able to fully utilize modern HPC systems. We are seeking a senior level Systems Administrator with Linux and Software Configuration Management experience to support our program at the Springfield, VA location. The successful candidate will have experience supporting Linux based users on a Multi- Level Security network. Including configuration management, build automation and release engineering. This is a Systems Administrator role that manages Linux server infrastructure in support of the program. The role includes solving end-user computer system problems and improving performance on Linux Redhat platforms/operating systems. Candidate needs experience with tools listed below and will be supporting the software configuration management (SCM) processes. The Systems Administrator assists with resolving technical issues with applications, network connectivity and ensures security compliance of deployed systems. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in related discipline and a minimum of 6 years of professional level experience. * Candidate must have Security + certification * Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with a poly. Requires U.S. Citizenship * Configuration management and change management experience using tools such as Git, SVN. * Linux Operating System knowledge, ability to solve end-user computer system problems, while working independently in a lab environment. * Knowledge of data communications and networking * Experienced Administration/Systems Engineer in Linux * Experience with Linux RedHat Operating Systems, Computer Networking, and Communications Systems * Experience with RedHat Satellite or other provisioning software. * Understanding and experience working with identity management systems including LDAP and token-based authentication systems *  Experience with the Creation of bash scripts and ansible playbooks Desired Skills: * Experience with Splunk, Security Center, Nessus * Experience with Lustre, NFS,  file system * SELinux experience: configuration and policy * Agile process and Core Digital Transformation, knowledge of Atlassian suite (confluence, JIRA etc) * Working with customer/user representatives * Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills Salary $150,000 - $225,000 per year