Linux Systems Administrator - Mid Level

Company: Integration Innovation, Inc.
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
i3 is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support an Army Contract. The Linux Systems Administrator will provide technical expertise supporting information system components, infrastructure integration and maintenance to satisfy architectural and business requirements in support of MDA customer labs. The Linux Systems Administrator must have a customer centric approach and provide all levels of support for the user base community. Candidates for this position must possess, at a minimum, a United States SECRET level security clearance. This position is located in Huntsville, AL at Redstone Arsenal.
Responsibilities

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  Maintain operation of Linux computer systems, including coordination with other system and network administration staff and program teams.
  
  
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  Supports networks and Cisco IOS and devices. Ability to configure networking and troubleshoot network issues via Cisco command line.
  
  
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  Perform network and firewall engineering (Palo Alto Networks appliances), monitoring and administration functions as required, provide initial analysis and troubleshooting on issues identified with network monitoring tools and provide troubleshooting support to end users on the network as well as other general networking tasks.
  
  
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  Conduct day-to-day system administration of the hardware and software for a modeling and simulation (M&S) system.
  
  
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  Provide hands-on system administration support, system maintenance and operations support.
  
  
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  Supports building, configuring, and troubleshooting software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure up-grades.
  
  
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  Supports diagnosis and corrects computer, server, and network system issues.
  
  
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  Provides continuous status information to ensure lab specifications.
  
  
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  Responds to technical issues as they arise.
  
  
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  Ensure consistent technical direction and understanding between government and contractor staff.
  
  
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  Assist in conduct of top-level IT architecture trades and development.
  
  
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  Ensure consistent architectural IT application across the M&S products.
  
  
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  Ensure consistent IT processes, practices, and documentation across the M&S system.
  
  
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  Operations support: Five days a week, providing daily support for development and operation assets and willing to travel.
  
  
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  Domestic and foreign sites approximately 25% travel.
  
  
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  Data collection, documentation, and reporting on all the above responsibilities as required.
  
  
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  Perform other IT duties as assigned to realize mission success.
  
  
  Qualifications
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    Bachelors degree or Associates degree with a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience. Degree may be substituted with additional years of experience.
    
    
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    The candidate must be able to install, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain computers and network equipment.
    
    
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    Must have the ability to build Linux systems, both physical and virtual.
    
    
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    Must have experience with RHEL System Administration.
    
    
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    Must have at least one Linux certification e.g. Linux+, LPIC, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
    
    
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    Candidates must comply with the experience, training, and certification requirements for DoD 8570 IAT level II employment (e.g., Security+ CE or higher).
    
    
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    Desire to continue to learn and grow.
    
    
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    Active DoD Secret Clearance.
    
    
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    U.S. Citizenship is required.
    
    
    Preferred:
    
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      Experience working with VMWare ESXi virtualized environments.
      
      
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      Knowledge of RHEL 6, 7, and 8.
      
      
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      Scripting with bash, python, etc.
      
      
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      Workflow automation (CRON).
      
      
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      Experience with Ansible, HBSS, RSA server/client, and various techniques for both development and operation environments.
      
      
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      Experience with networks and Cisco IOS and devices.
      
      
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      Previous experience with the Missile Defense Agency, Missile Defense System, elements, or components.
      
      
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      Missile Defense System elements or components or equivalent system of system environment.
      
      
      About i3
      Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.
      
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        We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
        
        
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        Our focus is to leave our team members and customers better than we found them.
        
        
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        Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.
        
        
        Perks and Benefits at i3:
        
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          100% team member owned
          
          
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          Outstanding insurance coverage
          
          
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          401(k) match
          
          
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          Health and wellness incentives
          
          
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          Tuition and certification reimbursement
          
          
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          Generous PTO
          
          
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          Fun culture with company activities
          
          
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          Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares
          
          
          We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!
          Job LocationsUS-AL-Huntsville
          ID 2023-3608
          Business Unit ITCE
          Type Full-Time
          Clearance Secret Clearance Required

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