System Administrator - GAINS

System Administrator - GAINS

Overview

Tech(x) is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support mission-critical systems within a technical lab environment. This role is responsible for administering, securing, and optimizing enterprise Linux systems supporting Army and DoW network operations.

As part of a collaborative and forward-leaning team, you will contribute to system hardening, vulnerability assessment activities, and enterprise service support across a complex, multi-domain environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration support for C4ISR DREN Linux environments
• Manage and maintain C5ISR Linux-based DNS services and enterprise Linux baselines (e.g., CentOS)
• Develop, implement, and maintain secure system configurations and patch management processes
• Support network vulnerability assessments in coordination with cybersecurity teams
• Provide system administration, security, and enterprise deployments
• Administer and support enterprise infrastructure services, including:

• Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Virtualization platforms
• Windows-based systems (as needed)

• Monitor system performance, ensure availability, and troubleshoot system issues
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and authorization requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Linux System Administrator expertise
• Demonstrated Kubernetes experience
• Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP networking
• System security and authorization frameworks
• Server configuration, monitoring, and maintenance

• Experience with configuration management tools
• Experience with PKI in a DoW environment
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with the migration of imaging and patch management from Symantec Ghost to MECM.
• Building and maintaining images for PXE installation
• Designing and deploying servers as virtual machines in VMware vCenter
• Experience supporting enterprise or tactical network environments

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD 8570 / Army IA Technical Level II certification, such as:

• Security+
• CASP

Clearance:

• Current DoW Secret level security clearance or higher.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
  
  (OR)
• 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 3–7 years of hands-on system administration experience in Linux environments

Location:

• Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland.
• On site.
• Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. On site flexing available: core hours 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Travel:

Some

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• This position requires the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in work situations.
• Must be able to travel by public transportation.

Join the Team:

Tech(x) is a customer centric team, both external and internal customers. This team supports each other to be successful on the job and in meeting the mission. Tech(x) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.