Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Salary Range: L2 $165,000 - $172,000 yearly L3 $200,000 - $210,000 year
​ Description: The Linux System Administrator will fill a critical gap on a small team of engineers working to build an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) system. The candidate will participate in a new long-term effort to consolidate a diverse set of systems into a new cohesive solution that improves system manageability and security, while providing enhanced capability with a strong focus on improved user experience. The candidate will be a part of the early stages of this high visibility effort and help build a sound foundation to ensure the project’s continued success. Responsibilities: ●​ Work with current owners and administrators to understand existing systems, requirements, and problem areas. ●​ Provide direct input for organization long-term efforts and visions for future architecture and design. ●​ Provide system administration functions to fix critical problems or implement stop-gap solutions as part of the transition to the new consolidated architecture. ●​ Translate existing requirements and use-cases of current systems into scalable and supportable long-term solutions. ●​ Implement and support final solution(s). ●​ Participate in frequent internal engineering and strategy team meetings. ●​ Build direct customer relationships to improve organizational feedback loop. Skills Requirements: ●​ Extensive RedHat (RHEL), CentOs Linux, and/or UNIX experience. ●​ Experience managing NiFi data flows. ●​ Experience with VMWare or associate technologies (ESX, NSX, VSAN, KVM, Nutanix or other). ●​ Ansible or other automation platform/methodology experience. ●​ System scanning/hardening – STIGS/CIS Compliance. ●​ Proficiency installing, hardening, patching, and backup/restoration of Linux systems. ●​ Understanding of system monitoring, health/status, and best practice security methodologies. ●​ Familiarity with Windows Server environments. ●​ CNO or equivalent experience. Nice to Haves: ●​ Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS familiarity. ●​ Understanding of Active Directory or FreeIPA. ●​ Familiarity with nginx, HAProxy, or other load balancer technologies. ●​ Python experience. ●​ Familiarity with Git/GitLab. ●​ Storage Technology experience including hyper converged, SAN, or IP based storage. ●​ Past experience supporting managed attribution programs. ●​ RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) and/or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification.
​ 2-CM Technologies Benefits Summary: ​ ​ ●​ 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life ●​ 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays ●​ 20 Days Paid-Time-Off (PTO) + Birthday ●​ 10% Employer Contribution Towards 401(k) ●​ $5,000 Annually Towards Professional Development ●​ Maternity/Paternity Leave ●​ Performance and Discretionary Bonus Program ●​ Employee Referral Bonuses ●​ Company-sponsored events