System Administrator

Chipton-Ross is seeking a System Administrator for a contract opportunity in Sunnyvale, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph Required

US Citizenship required at this facility

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)

Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems

Install operating system security patches and firmware updates

Create/manage security groups

Coordinate hardware repair activities

Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues

Create scripts to automate system administration tasks

Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6, 7, 8, & 9

Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi

Performing routine server/workstation patching per guidelines

Proficiency in automation with shell and Ansible

Successfully install server and associated hardware

Successfully install/configure software applications and programs

Managing servers in a disconnected environment

Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])

Proficiency managing and implementing backup and disaster recovery for Linux systems

Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Requirements

Experience managing Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; ability to troubleshoot storage issues

Experience implementing and mangaging end user authentication for Linux systems in a mixed authentication environment: NIS & SSSD experience preferred

Previous experience with any of Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time

4/10 work schedule

1st Shift

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.