AvMC EITSS Linux Systems Administrator, Journeyman

COLSA Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Systems Analyst position at COLSA Corporation focuses on supporting Linux administration efforts for the Army Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) under the Enterprise Information Technology Support Services (EITSS) contract. The role involves servicing Help Desk tickets, assisting senior team members, and performing various system administration tasks related to Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Service user submitted Help Desk tickets.
• Assist senior team members with testing and administrating systems.
• Perform user account maintenance actions including creating, removing, or updating user accounts, permissions, and group memberships.
• Build or rebuild Linux systems using preconfigured operating system images.
• Configure Linux network settings.
• Install or update Linux operating system and application software.
• Perform general troubleshooting of reported errors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of applicable work-related experience.
• Linux or Unix systems administration experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Administrative experience of Linux systems including loading and updating the operating system and application software.
• Experience with TCP/IP network technology and associated configurations in Linux.
• Experience with monitoring a Service Desk ticketing system and actively responding to user support tickets.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Active DoD Secret Clearance is highly preferred.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux and Ubuntu Linux is preferred.
• Experience administrating Linux systems using only the command line interface.
• Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other security standards for Linux.
• Experience with Linux cybersecurity vulnerability mitigations, patch testing & installation, and SELinux configurations.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot performance issues as they arise.
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Satellite, Identity Manager, and Cluster Suite.
• Experience with developing and modifying BASH scripts, Python scripts, and Ansible Plays.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Income Protection Programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays