Job Opportunity for Computer Systems Security Analyst 3 with Aeo

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Linthicum, MD.
Duration: 06 Months +(Possible Extension)
Pay Rate: $70 - $80/hr 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:

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  • 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