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The System Administrator, Linux is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting computer systems and networks to ensure availability, performance, and security. This role may involve managing GovCloud environments, standalone environments, as well as connections to external networks such as NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and DREN.\nResponsibilities\nThe following duties reflect management's definition of essential functions for this job but do not restrict the tasks that might be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.\nSystem Management:\nInstall and configure Linux environments and systems including back-end processes and scripts. Ensure configurations are in line with C5ISR policies and procedures for systems across various networks (DREN, NIPRnet, SIPRnet, JWICS, laboratory networks), and that permissions, policies, performance, and reviews are consistent with standards.\nMonitor system performance and availability.\nImplement system security measures; review logs and identify issues.\nProvide administration, refactoring support, architecture, planning, and execution of required cloud computing aspects, such as building and maintaining registered applications in an Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure environment.\nMaintain system documentation.\nConduct system upgrades and patches.\nInfrastructure Support:\nConfigure and maintain storage systems\nProvide support for registered application development environments, including setting up new servers, configuring services as needed, decommissioning legacy or unnecessary servers, configuring registered application environments, and testing and troubleshooting as required.\nCoordinate support responses with the local Network Enterprise Center (NEC) for the submission and management of ticket requests to NEC regarding issues related to virtual machine creation, performance issues, changes in hardware resource allocation, and POAs, waivers, and exceptions.\nAlign managed systems concerning Linux operating systems, images, containers, PODs, Nodes, or other applicable cloud computing technologies, registered applications, and supporting application technologies to current DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)/security requirements guides (SRG), and applicable guidance concerning the cybersecurity posture of administered information systems within the applicable network in which the systems in question reside.\nVMware ESXi server administration support to include but not limited to: creating and updating VM templates, building new servers as needed, and managing resource allocation on ESXi host.\nCoordinate with DREN Network Operations Center (NOC) to troubleshoot connectivity issues and DREN network configuration changes/updates.\nTechnical Support:\nProvide required support to ACAS scans/ IA vulnerability alert compliance/McAfee ESS/ server to include, but not limited to: approving and managing updates, remediating findings of IA compliance scans, ensuring clients are updated and compliant, and responding to fragmentary orders and operational orders.\nApply current operating system patches and security patches electronically or manually to meet Cybersecurity compliance.\nQualifications\nEducation and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field\nRequired certifications including Security+ CE. Other certifications desired but not required, such as:SecurityX / CASP+\nCCNP Security\nCISA\nFITSP-O\nGICSP\nSSCP\n\n5+ years of system administration experience\nRelevant certifications such as:Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)\nCompTIA Server+\nVMware Certified Professional (VCP)\n\nClearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.\nLocation: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD\nPhysical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:\nAbility to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.\n Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.\n Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.\nThe Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000.00 to $155,000.00 (annualized USD). 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