System Administrator, Linux SME - TS/SCI Required

$148,000 - $165,000/Yr

NANA Regional Corporation - Honolulu, HI

Part-time - Mid Level

Honolulu, HI

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a System Administrator with expertise in Linux to join our team in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position is critical for the comprehensive management of over 60 servers across various networks and security classifications. The Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME) will play a vital role in ensuring the operations, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets in accordance with established IT standards and procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and updating Linux/UNIX systems, specifically RedHat 7 and newer, while managing applications such as BIND DNS, ACAS, SMTP Relay, SPLUNK, and APACHE. This role requires a proactive approach to ensure compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements and maintaining Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance. In addition to system management, the Linux SME will monitor security and performance logs, respond to ServiceNow tickets, and participate in technical meetings to provide expert recommendations. The role also involves the development and maintenance of custom scripts, Kickstart deployment files, and Linux/UNIX Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that systems are adequately backed up and restored according to DoD and agency policies. Collaboration with developers to create workflows for Linux-based assets in ServiceNow is essential, as is the use of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for security monitoring and managing Continuity of Operations (COOP) testing and documentation. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a minimum of three years of experience in managing, supporting, patching, backing up, and restoring Linux/UNIX systems and applications in a DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have experience securing systems in accordance with Federal and DoD regulations, managing BIND DNS, and working in a Virtual Machine Operating Environment (VOE) like VMware. The ability to work occasional after-hours and weekends to support service outages is also necessary, along with the requirement to provide monthly status reports detailing accomplishments and ongoing issues.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and updates Linux/UNIX systems such as RedHat 7 and newer.
• Manages applications including BIND DNS, ACAS, SMTP Relay, SPLUNK, and APACHE.
• Ensures all systems comply with the DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements.
• Maintains Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and updates system automation and security enhancements.
• Monitors security and performance logs, reviews and responds to ServiceNow tickets.
• Participates in technical meetings to provide expert recommendations.
• Handles the development and maintenance of custom scripts, Kickstart deployment files, and Linux/UNIX SOPs.
• Ensures systems are adequately backed up and restored as per DoD and agency policies.
• Works closely with developers to create workflows for Linux-based assets in ServiceNow.
• Uses Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for security monitoring.
• Manages the Continuity of Operations (COOP) testing and documentation.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must meet intermediate proficiency level as per DoDM 8410.03.
• Possess ONE of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP.
• At least three years of experience managing, supporting, patching, backing up and restoring Linux/UNIX systems and applications in a DoD environment.
• Experience securing systems and applications in accordance with Federal and DoD regulations, directives, policies, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Experience managing BIND DNS, DNS Zones, and DNSSEC.
• Experience managing Linux/UNIX operating systems in a Virtual Machine Operating Environment (VOE) like VMware.
• Experience installing, configuring and managing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) within a DoD environment.
• Experience managing SMTP Relay's.
• Experience managing and securing Apache Web Servers.
• Experience managing YUM servers.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience managing, supporting, and using SPLUNK and a Syslog server.
• Experience supporting Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) agents on Linux/UNIX systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Must be 'Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) 6 (or later)' certified and certification must be in good standing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.