Senior Systems Administrator, Remote

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis is a great opportunity for a skilled, highly motivated Systems Administrator to come in on the ground floor. We are a very small team, so you'll have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of IT operations, from cybersecurity and networking to server and application configuration.You may contribute to infrastructure on bare-metal servers, or provisioned via cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services, or Azure. You may support both internal corporate assets as well as infrastructure established for external clients. This isn't necessarily a customer-facing role, but a portion of our infrastructure is dedicated to customers.PLEASE NOTE: Currently this is a remote position with occasional in-person meetings. However, preference will be given to candidates in the vicinity of Bethesda, MD, as a hybrid work arrangement may be established in the future.What you'll doWork with the team to design, configure, and maintain a virtual private cloud in a CMMC compliant way:Develop scripts and components to streamline and automate our cloud management activitiesConfigure audit and logging with tools like AWS CloudTrail and CloudWatchProvision, configure, and maintain virtual machines supporting web applications, and other componentsSupport administration and maintenance of external customer systems. For example, you may:Develop Ansible and other scripts to automate installation, deployment, and maintenance tasksTroubleshoot and resolve issues with firewalls, SELinux, or fapolicydConfigure, maintain, and monitor virtual machines (VMs). For example, you may:Run and track security compliance scans and remediate issuesMonitor system backup activity, usage, and resourcesConfigure a VM created from a baseline image to serve as a file share, Kerberos KDC, or DNS serverPlan, install, configure and maintain core enterprise-level applications. For example, you may be responsible for:Apache and Tomcat instancesGitLab, Artifactory, and Jenkins deploymentsElasticsearch and Kibana instancesDNS, NFS, and Kerberos serversSupport the expansion of our main corporate infrastructure and Cybersecurity practices. For example, you may research, design, and implement:System monitoring and backup capabilitiesEstablish and document corporate IT policies and repeatable procedures to ensure our systems comply with security requirementsPlan, coordinate, and document Configuration Control Board activities, Tabletop Exercises, and/or impact analyses as our organizational systems changeSupport external audit activities through organization, evidence collection, and interview support.What you'll get out of itA deeper understanding of Cybersecurity and DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)Experience in a wide variety of Systems Administration tasks typically done, in larger organizations, by different specialistsThe opportunity to participate in all aspects of the development of a enterprise capability, from research to delivery and maintenanceThe chance to take ownership of infrastructure development projects, and implement your own ideas about IT operations automationWhat you'll needIn general, you should:Have experience with cloud infrastructure and expertise in LinuxHave a background configuring and maintaining networks and systems to comply with security requirements like CMMCWant to participate in all aspects of IT operations from networking to core service configuration and supportHave a desire to learn new skills and tools as IT operations and Cybersecurity continue to evolveBe a self-starter who actively looks for ways to improve our environment, practices, and infrastructureSpecific qualifications:Expertise and demonstrated experience in cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance, preferably with a focus on automationExpert-level knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, and common Linux tools like systemd, firewalld, SELinux, auditd, fapolicyd – RedHat preferredPrior experience NIST SP 800-171 and/or Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), or similar frameworks for Cybersecurity requirementsSolid knowledge of networking, firewall administration, subnetwork design and creation, NAT, DNS, and IPSEC VPNsExperience performing periodic, routine server maintenance, and mitigating security issuesA solid understanding of Ansible, configuration automation, and DevOps conceptsExperience with configuration and administration of monitoring tools like the Elastic stackA working knowledge of configuration compliance audit and security scanning tools like OpenSCAP, and NessusBS in Computer Science or related field and at least 15 years' relevant experience; or at least 19 years' relevant experienceWhy work at Steelcut Software?Steelcut Software provides contract software development to primarily government clients, and aims to fill the gap between research and production. Our focus areas are re-engineering and transitioning prototypes to production use, and serving as a source of production-focused Machine Learning expertise.Steelcut Software is a company built by an Engineer as a place for Engineers. We're looking for Engineers who write software employing the latest advances in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, but that is also focused on quality, usability, and production readiness. We're also looking for Systems Administrators who are interested in keeping up the latest trends in secure systems administration. Our intent is to be adaptable and agile, limit organizational overhead, and provide a supportive, collaborative environment that gives space for our Engineers to innovate.BenefitsAt Steelcut Software, we know our people are our most valuable resource. To show our appreciation and ensure our team is satisfied, we supply you with great equipment, have a flexible work environment, and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Great EquipmentCompetitive SalaryHealthcare401(k)Home Office SetupPaid LeaveSteelcut Software, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.