CyberSecurity/SysAdmin

Job Description
Job Description 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.