Linux System Administrator with Top Secret or Q Clearance

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Information Management Group - Schenectady, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Schenectady, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

IMG is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support our customer's enterprise RedHat Linux environment. This role involves ensuring the stability, security, and performance of these systems while adhering to U.S. government risk management frameworks such as NIST 800-53. The administrator will handle system administration tasks, perform regular updates and security patches, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and develop robust backup and disaster recovery strategies. Collaboration with IT teams is essential to integrate and support various applications and services, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance with security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize RedHat Linux systems, OpenShift, VMWare, and Cloudera platforms including authentication, cluster management, user management, monitoring, performance and data management.
• Implement and enforce security measures to meet NIST 800-53 standards.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance.
• Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system integrity.
• Develop and enforce backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide support for system configurations, user management, and access control.
• Document system configurations, procedures and updates.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage applications and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years' experience with RedHat Linux, VMware, and OpenShift cumulative.
• At least two years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a).
• Strong understanding of system security principles and experience with NIST 800-53 compliance.
• Proficient in system performance tuning, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• At least 3 years' experience with Cloudera Data Platforms (CDP).
• At least 1 year experience with Denodo data virtualization.
• At least 1 year experience with Neo4j development and administration or other graph database technologies.
• At least 1 year experience with LakeFS, RedHat OpenShift AI or other data versioning and MLOps tools.
• Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, VCP, CCA) are a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Personal leave plus paid federal holidays
• Professional development and training assistance