
Linux System Administrator
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Des Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $82,595 - $110,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityLinuxSQLVMware
About the role
- Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies.
- Evaluate incident response procedures and capabilities.
- Exploit and analyze system/network vulnerabilities to support operations and intelligence collection.
- Leverage computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy adversary information systems.
- Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network administrators.
- Recommend hardware/software purchases, coordinate installations, and provide backup recovery.
- Develop and monitor policies and standards for computing resource allocation.
- Serve as the Linux expert for all devices in a Linux environment.
- Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, updates, and core services.
- Operate systems, manage virtual machines, and control services.
- Manage users and groups, including centralized directory authentication.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 5 years relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in a related field + 3 years relevant experience, OR PhD/JD in a related field + 0 years relevant experience, OR High School Diploma/equivalent + 9 years relevant experience
- Proficiency in Linux operating systems and PC operations
- Experience configuring/modifying software and performing configuration management in compliance with STIGs and cybersecurity requirements
- Experience with relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server)
- Experience managing storage arrays, file systems, and VM backups
- Experience updating/patching Windows and Linux OS and applications in offline environments
- Experience with VDI technologies, VMware, Linux, physical computers, and LAN operations
- Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA packets (Wireshark, DPA, or similar tools)
- General working knowledge of PowerShell and scripting
- CompTIA Security+ (required)
- Ability to obtain CompTIA Linux+ or related certification within 60 days of hire
- U.S. Citizen
- Current or active DoD secret clearance.
Benefits
- best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- financial planning tools
- life insurance
- employee discounts
- paid holidays and paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Linux operating systemsconfiguration managementrelational database management systemsstorage arraysfile systemsVM backupsVDI technologiesnetwork traffic analysisPowerShellscripting
Certifications
CompTIA Security+CompTIA Linux+