Job Opportunity for Computer Systems Security Analyst 3 with Aeo with Security Clearance

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator Location: Linthicum, MD. Duration: 06 Months +(Possible Extension) Pay Rate: $70 - $80 W2 Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI POLY Note- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus. This is not a virtual position. Candidates MUST possess a current TS/SCI to include a current and recently adjudicated [within the last 5 years] Polygraph in order to be considered. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: * * Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract. * Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format. * Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management. * Support multiple networks while ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed and directing others as necessary. * Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems. * Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. * Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis. * Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists. * Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. * Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. * Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components. * Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions. * Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases. * Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). * Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. * Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. * Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. * Must Have Skills: * Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant IT experience is required * Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment * Must have Linux server Operating Systems support experience * Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required * Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments * Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years], in order to be considered * Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment * Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant IT experience is required * Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment * Must have Linux server Operating Systems support experience * Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required * Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments * Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years], in order to be considered * Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment * The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, a Linux+ or RHCSA, and 9 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment * Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification * Windows server management experience * Windows AD, LDAP, Client, and knowledge of SAN storage systems * Client experience with current version * Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk) * Rudimentary Scripting experience * Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment * Experience with Certification && Accreditation process * * *