Systems Administrator

25 Mar 2024

Vacancy expired!

Solidus is searching for a Systems Administrator to join a team that develops innovative undersea and undersea-enabled capabilities for transition to operational systems of the US Navy and other Department of Defense (DoD) sponsors.

Responsibilities include: - Administer GNU/Linux desktop/server environments, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Centos distributions - Administer virtualized networks using VMware and other virtualization technologies Administer Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh desktop environments, including Win 7 and OS X - Support installation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of computer and network equipment - Review and test new hardware and software applications, and make recommendations for purchases - Design and implement shell scripts and other tools to automate processes and provide needed capabilities to technical staff - Contribute to projects to improve aspects of the computing and network infrastructure: data storage, backups and recovery, network bandwidth and throughput, application installation and management - Support design and implement configuration management and monitoring of systems and networks - Collaborate with other personnel within the organization to enhance technology and support practices - Maintain regular contact with IT and security resources and to rapidly reconfigure systems to report and remediate performance and security issues.

Requirements: - ship and an Active Secret Clearance. - BS degree is mandatory. - Five years of relevant job experience. - This position is required onsite at least 4 days a week so the candidate must either be local to Lexington or able to relocate at the start of the position.

Required Skills: - Operating Systems: UNIX/Linux, Windows, OSX, VMware, Cisco IOS - Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp - Software/applications: SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook), MS Active - Directory, LDAP, Java, Javascript, SQL, BMC Footprints, VMware, SCCM 2012, SCOM 2012, EMC Networker, Solarwinds. - Networking applications and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S. - Programming Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell. - System auditing, hardening and firewall configurations.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven track record with all of these abilities to be considered: - Installing and deploying VMware ESXi in a clustered environment. - Installing and managing virtual machines with vCenter Server. - Automated installation and management systems for Linux, ie Kickstart and Satellite - Installing and managing network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, SAMBA - Installing and configuring firewalls, routers and switches Experience managing databases - Ability to understand and modify moderately complex shell scripts using redirection, pipes, variables, loops, and conditional statements - Self-motivated, and able to demonstrate an attitude of ownership and a desire to learn - Effective customer service skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude - Effective written and verbal communication is essential - Attention to detail, comprehensive problem and troubleshooting solving skills - Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task and prioritize work and work with experienced and junior systems administrators in a collaborative and rapid pace environment

Desired Skills: - Experience with risk management framework (RMF) strongly desired

Job ID: 4670

Applicants selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship may be required. Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. NOTICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, DISABLED VETERANS AND OTHER PROTECTED VETERANS. It is the policy of this Company to seek and employ qualified individuals at all locations and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation, insurance, benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination. To achieve this, we are dedicated to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and other protected veterans. The objective in adopting the Affirmative Action Programs is to place qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans and other protected veterans in all job classifications. These Affirmative Action Programs are available for inspection by any applicant or employee by contacting the Company's EEO Coordinator, in the Human Resources office, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

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