Linux Administrator

Overview

i3 is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support an Army Contract. They will provide technical expertise supporting RHEL/CentOS Information Systems in an enterprise environment. They must have experience interpreting and applying the DISA STIG’s. The Linux Admin must have a customer centric approach and provide all level of support for the technical and cyber team as well as the user base community. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

A successful candidate will:

• Configure, build, install, and administer Linux operating systems in accordance with approved baselines, best practices, and DISA STIGs in a virtual environment.
• Responsible for loading and supporting required system software including respective office software, additional products in the Microsoft and Linux suite of software, test applications and GOTS software.
• Support, troubleshoot and resolve software/hardware conflicts/problems on RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, and Ubuntu workstations in a virtual environment.
• Analyze and implement security posture of Linux environment based on DISA STIGs and SCAP data, NIST guidance, vendor Security Review Guides (SRGs) and best practices.
• Provide updated STIGs to the Cybersecurity Team to maintain RMF compliance in support of approved ATO, utilizing EvalSTIG and Ansible Playbooks.
• Experience with Linux authentication using Centrify with Active Directory and two factor authentication utilizing CAC. (Experience with local, LDAP, Samba w/AD a plus)
• Possess strong script troubleshooting and generation for applying STIG requirements.
• Assist in maintaining system documentation such as SOPs and policies.
• Understanding of information Assurance (IA) systems and practices, such as DISA STIGs, RMF, and system hardening.
• Provide direct customer service and technical support to local and remote users as required via phone, e-mail, on-line systems and in person.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Experience writing and developing playbooks using Ansible (Experience with Puppet is a plus).
• Troubleshoot NFS and SAMBA shares.
• Maintain repository mirrors for Linux OS updates for CentOS and Ubuntu.
• Build DevOps environment running Ansible CFG management and GitLab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required. Additional experience may substitute for degree.
• DoD 8570.01-M compliant.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and in a team environment.
• Must have Excellent Customer Service Skills.

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.

• We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
• Our focus is to leave our team members, our customers and our communities better than we found them.
• Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.

Perks and Benefits at i3:

• 100% team member owned
• Outstanding insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Fun culture with company activities
• 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!