Linux Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA
Full Time
Experienced

Hoplite Solutions is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator who will install, configure, and maintain the Linux operating systems. Analyze and resolve problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software. Monitor systems performance and ensures compliance with security standards.

Basic Qualifications:
• Experience patching and updating Linux server operating systems and configuring Linux server network integration.
• Experience monitoring network activity and network traffic redirection. Familiarity with proxy implementations (e.g. iptables, mod_proxy, digital certificates etc.).
 

Mandatory Qualifications:
• An active TS/SCI with Poly clearance
• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 7 years of related work experience.
• Experience scripting or programming with Bash Shell + 3 years.
• Demonstrated experience with Python, 1+ year
• Demonstrated understanding of Linux operating systems (e.g. Centos, Ubuntu, Fedora, Scientific Linux, Debian, etc.), 3+ years
• Experience in the maintenance of various layers of network infrastructure.
• Experience with infrastructure troubleshooting, to include direct interaction with vendors and service providers.
• Experience with network and server hardware procurement and detailed record keeping supporting mission networks.
• Experience with Linux systems administration including knowledge of and experience with:
     o SELinux troubleshooting and policy configuration/creation;
     o Custom Linux kernel configuration and maintenance;
     o Syslog; iptables; grsec experience preferred;
     o Multiple Linux distributions (Debian-based and Redhat-based.)
• Server system administration and hardening proficiency,such as experience with Apache, Nginx; and Bind.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of stand-alone automated configuration management systems (e.g., Chef Solo, Ansible, Kickstart).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, ability to troubleshoot non-standard network infrastructure, to include VPN and NAT.
• Knowledge of IT defensive best practices.
• Experience with inter-discipline task management with occasional short turn-around tasks.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills, including an ability to think strategically.
• Ability to effectively express complex ideas and insights verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences. 
• Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements.
• Team oriented, must be able to create and adhere to schedules.
• Must have desire and ability to learn new things. 
• Must be able to communicate and coordinate across departments and levels of seniority.
• Ability to research the latest technological developments in relevant operating systems to identify impact and anticipate changes in the organization’s operating environment.
• Training on the job is available.

Hoplite Solutions offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, to include a 7% employer 401k contribution, fully paid healthcare for our employees, outstanding training benefits, company funded life insurance and short-term disability insurance, and many more.

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