Adv Systems Administration Specialist
Scottsdale, AZ US
Job Description
What you bring to the table:
- Strong background with deploying and maintaining RedHat Linux/CentOS Client/Server environments
- Experience with implementing Linux security controls to maintain system compliance
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Broad understanding of the interrelationships within the IT environment with focus on server and services
- Senior level knowledge of physical and virtual server support
- Senior level knowledge of access, permissions and security that gives the clients the access to the data they need to perform their daily activities
- Experience with deploying and maintaining Windows Client/Server environments
- Advanced understanding of server based operating systems
- Advanced understanding of Linux based operating systems
- Subject matter expert (SME) with the ability to mentor others on administrating the server environment
- Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
- Hands-on experience developing, deploying, and supporting large-scale enterprise server solutions
What sets you apart:
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Broad understanding of the interrelationships within the IT environment with focus on server and services
- Senior level knowledge of physical and virtual server support
- Senior level knowledge of access, permissions and security that gives the clients the access to the data they need to perform their daily activities
Candidates should have demonstrated experience with the following:
- Strong background with deploying and maintaining RedHat Linux/CentOS Client/Server environments
- Experience with implementing Linux security controls to maintain system compliance
- Experience with deploying and maintaining Windows Client/Server environments
Candidates should have knowledge of several of the following technologies:
- Familiarity with compliance controls: STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), RMF (Risk Management Framework), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), NIST SP 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
- Familiarity with developer tools:
- JIRA
- Jenkins
- Git Runner
- Software Development Kits (SDK)s
- Scripting languages such as bash, Python, Ruby
- Configuration Management tools (Git/GitLab)
- Kickstart to automate installation of operating system
- Monitoring and alerting packages such as Nagios and Ganglia
- TCP/IP, Internet Routing Protocols, private and public networks, VLANs, Firewalls, Load Balancers, addressing schemes, subnet creation and subnet masking
- Experience with patching of Windows platforms Client 10 and Server 2012/2016 or newer
- Experience with patching of RedHat Linux/CentOS
- Experience installing, configuring, and writing Ansible playbooks for automation supporting infrastructure production and development environments
- Experience managing virtual machine with VMware vSphere and related technologies
Representative duties and tasks:
- Responsible for managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems
- Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems
- Serves as a front-line interface to users with technical issues
- Makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases
- Interacts with third-party technology vendors and internal database staff
- Conducts systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies
- Duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users
- The Server System Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day support of Server and Client services
- Performs Server administration for Server Operating Systems
- Performs administration of physical and virtualized servers
- Responsible for the configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware
- Configures, maintains, and troubleshoots network related interfaces on servers
- Performs OS and vendor software patching on servers
- Monitors Physical and Virtual Servers performance using monitoring tools
- Performs, maintains, troubleshoots, and does analysis of alerts on Servers
- Performs administration of physical and virtualized servers using industry standard technologies
- Performs administration of servers in lab environments that are physical and virtualized using industry standard technologies
Education Required:
Bachelor' s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master' s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain a Secret Security clearance within a reasonable time of hire. All applicants selected will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, US citizenship is required
Meet Your Recruiter
Jason Briggs
Team Leader - Defense Solutions
A seasoned recruiting and sales professional with more than 7 years of industry experience, Jason Briggs joins the Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) team as the Director of Business Development, Information Technology Division in Scottsdale, Arizona.
With a talent for creative problem solving and coalition building, Jason started his career at Oxford and Associates in 2013, generating $2.3 million in sales by targeting the hardware, software, IT, and science & technology industries.
Subsequently, Jason joined KT Consulting as a Federal Department of Defense (DoD) Senior Recruiter focusing on winning and staffing One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS-SB) Proposals and Contracts for the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.
Relocating to Arizona in 2017, Jason is originally from Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a focus in Risk Management.
Jason attended St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Wisconsin where he was exposed to JROTC leadership education training and military sciences. He has served on alumni executive board for the University of Wisconsin Stout's National social philanthropy fraternity, Phi Sigma Phi. Jason also continues to provide support for local dog rescue organizations in the Phoenix area by donating time and participating in local adoption events.