Company:
Progression Inc
Location: Reston
Closing Date: 04/12/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Systems Administrator
Reston, VA
MUST:
Active TS/SCI
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Expertise in managing Linux distributions (CentOS, RHEL, Oracle), including installations, configurations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Elasticache) and familiarity with console access for provisioning, maintaining, and monitoring servers in a cloud environment.
Proficiency in system security tasks, including STIG hardening, patch management, and applying security updates.
Knowledge of performing snapshots, disaster recovery procedures, and backup solutions to ensure system resilience and data integrity.
Skills in optimizing system performance, including monitoring and tuning CPU usage, disk I/O, and response times.
Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve Tier 1 issues effectively, with strong communication abilities.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automating administrative tasks and managing system operations.
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) for maintaining consistent system configurations.
Ability to develop and maintain critical documentation such as System Installation Plans (SIPs), System Architecture Guides (SAGs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and user guides.
Skills in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products, and making informed purchase decisions based on system needs.
Experience with ElasticSearch, Kafka, Docker, Openshift, Keycloak, and Wildfly for managing and deploying applications and services.
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates, SSL/TLS for securing communications and services, and managing service accounts.
Experience in maintaining and supporting various environment types, including physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for participating in and contributing to agile development and operations teams.
Experience supporting security audits and testing events to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
Skills in continuously monitoring and managing system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times, to maintain operating efficiency.
Ability to provision, configure, and maintain critical services and applications, ensuring their availability and performance.
Bachelors Degree Required
Security + OR other active IAT II/III
DUTIES:
As a Senior Systems Administrator you will be at the heart of a critical mission in defense of our nation, orchestrating the future of mission-critical applications and services that support a major Directorate.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the orchestration, sustainment, and evolution of complex systems that are vital to our national security operations. You'll be entrusted with ensuring the seamless operation of multi-user computer systems, collaborating closely with network engineers to optimize performance and reliability. Your expertise will keep our systems running efficiently, managing everything from CPU usage to response times, and ensuring robust system security.
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future. You will dive deep into system performance, security administration, and problem resolution, while also engaging in the cutting-edge world of Linux operating systems and scripting. Your role will involve developing and implementing policies that enhance computing resource allocation and drive innovation.
Your contributions will extend beyond routine administration. You will interact with users, evaluate and recommend cutting-edge vendor products, and make key decisions on hardware and software purchases. Your work will support and modernize operational services, ensuring that we stay ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
Reston, VA
MUST:
Active TS/SCI
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Expertise in managing Linux distributions (CentOS, RHEL, Oracle), including installations, configurations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Elasticache) and familiarity with console access for provisioning, maintaining, and monitoring servers in a cloud environment.
Proficiency in system security tasks, including STIG hardening, patch management, and applying security updates.
Knowledge of performing snapshots, disaster recovery procedures, and backup solutions to ensure system resilience and data integrity.
Skills in optimizing system performance, including monitoring and tuning CPU usage, disk I/O, and response times.
Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve Tier 1 issues effectively, with strong communication abilities.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automating administrative tasks and managing system operations.
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) for maintaining consistent system configurations.
Ability to develop and maintain critical documentation such as System Installation Plans (SIPs), System Architecture Guides (SAGs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and user guides.
Skills in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products, and making informed purchase decisions based on system needs.
Experience with ElasticSearch, Kafka, Docker, Openshift, Keycloak, and Wildfly for managing and deploying applications and services.
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates, SSL/TLS for securing communications and services, and managing service accounts.
Experience in maintaining and supporting various environment types, including physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for participating in and contributing to agile development and operations teams.
Experience supporting security audits and testing events to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
Skills in continuously monitoring and managing system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times, to maintain operating efficiency.
Ability to provision, configure, and maintain critical services and applications, ensuring their availability and performance.
Bachelors Degree Required
Security + OR other active IAT II/III
DUTIES:
As a Senior Systems Administrator you will be at the heart of a critical mission in defense of our nation, orchestrating the future of mission-critical applications and services that support a major Directorate.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the orchestration, sustainment, and evolution of complex systems that are vital to our national security operations. You'll be entrusted with ensuring the seamless operation of multi-user computer systems, collaborating closely with network engineers to optimize performance and reliability. Your expertise will keep our systems running efficiently, managing everything from CPU usage to response times, and ensuring robust system security.
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future. You will dive deep into system performance, security administration, and problem resolution, while also engaging in the cutting-edge world of Linux operating systems and scripting. Your role will involve developing and implementing policies that enhance computing resource allocation and drive innovation.
Your contributions will extend beyond routine administration. You will interact with users, evaluate and recommend cutting-edge vendor products, and make key decisions on hardware and software purchases. Your work will support and modernize operational services, ensuring that we stay ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
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