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Overview
SENIOR LINUX SERVER ADMINISTRATOR (NSWCIT-2023-18006):Bowhead is seeking to network with a Senior Linux Server Administrator to join our team for a potential opportunity at NSWC Crane, IN. This contract has not been awarded and is not currently funded but is expected to begin in 2023. The Senior Linux Server Administrator will support the customer, employees and Bowhead interests in all day-to-day functions. They will be responsible for the Linux Server team as well as ensuring the mission and Government customer's requests are met in a timely and accurate manner.ResponsibilitiesEssential functions will include:- Utilize Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Solaris system administration experience to provide technical problem solving and in-depth consulting relative to system operations
- Automate installation methods and system imaging (e.g. Kickstart/Ansible)
- Use cryptographic experience to set up public key infrastructure (PKI) to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption
- DISA STIG implementation and work within Configuration-Managed Environments
- Analyze, design, and implement modifications to system software to improve and enhance system performance by correcting errors
- Plan new hardware acquisitions, interact with vendors, educate customers, and collaborate with other projects within the organization
- Support application installation, license management, software tracking / distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files
- Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation
- Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services
- Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes
- Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems
- Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services
- Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication
- Produce and deliver reports on system utilization
- Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks
- Configuring system logging, including remote logging
- Configure a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, SSH and NTP
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in a Computer Technology, Information Technology or related field is required in addition to seven (7) years of full-time professional experience working with the configuration, deployment, and operation and maintenance of Linux server operating systems
- At least five (5) years specific experience in managing Red Hat Linux and Ubuntu
- At least two (2) years administering High Performance Computing Clusters
- At least (2) years of professional experience in Linux administration in Cloud environments
- Must hold Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Baseline Qualifications for CSWF Specialty Area and Proficiency Level per Section 6.23.2 Cyber Security Workforce Qualifications
- Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically