Linux Systems Administrator

• Build, configure, and maintain standardized Linux Operating Systems (such as RHEL 9) in various technical use cases.
• Build and maintain virtual machine Linux golden images from source code management.
• Integrate Linux operating systems with Active Directory environments utilizing tools such as SSSD.
• Maintain software repository mirrors utilizing Red Hat Satellite servers and custom scripts.
• Integrate multifactor authentication, CAC/smartcard PKI and certificate management in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.
• Work with teammates on an agile project with a focus on providing a secure, versatile, efficient, reproduceable, and highly scalable computing environment.
• Maintain system configurations with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in git repositories.
• Perform Linux system configuration, patching, and vulnerability remediation utilizing Ansible, Terraform, Chef, GitLab, or other automation tools.
• Work with teammates to ensure satisfactory DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline operation on OpenShift clusters and other Linux systems.
• Deploy and maintain OpenShift cluster nodes on bare-metal and cloud infrastructure.
• Apply security controls as defined in DISA’s Security Technical implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Assist with implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 Continuous monitoring tools and processes.
• Support periodic Independent Security Assessments (previously known as Security Control Assessor - Validation or SCA-V).
• Implement security configurations derived from zero-trust principles.
• Create, manage, and maintain network storage servers.
• Maintain and produce documentation in markdown and other formats as required.
• Assist Cybersecurity team with developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation documentation, SOPs, policies, and work instructions as needed.
• Continuously improve your skills and the project by researching, training on, assessing, and implementing new technologies and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science and 6 years’ experience or 10+ years equivalent experience.
• Must meet DoD 8140 Intermediate System Administrator qualifications, such as holding a Security+, Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC certification (or higher-level applicable certification).
• Must either possess or obtain a Linux computing environment training certificate in compliance with DoD 8140. Must be willing to attain Linux+ certification within 6 months.
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and in a team environment.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Requires strong Linux (RHEL, CentOS) Operating System and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong DoD Security practices and knowledge.
• Working experience with Linux automation tools is a plus.
• Working experience with infrastructure as code and source code management is a plus.
• OpenShift or Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a full Secret clearance. Active Secret clearance preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

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