Linux Administrator

Position : Linux Administrator

Location : Alexandria, VA

Overview : Group W, Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced and resourceful Linux Administrator to support the establishment and maintenance of computer systems infrastructure and administration in support of ongoing Modeling & Simulation Analysis (MS&A) efforts.

This position requires on-site work at both the Mark Center in Alexandria, and the Marine Base at Quantico. The Linux Administrator will be expected to report to both locations as needed.

Requirements :

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification to include one or more of the following :
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security +
• Linux + certification
• Authorization to operate classified systems to include security control requirements and mandated security scanning procedures

Preferred :

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Strong proficiency in Linux OS encompassing installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance, particularly on RHEL distributions
• Proven expertise in system administration tasks including user management, permissions, file systems, disk and package management, network configuration, and security administration
• Familiarity with system hardening techniques to secure Linux and Windows servers / workstations, adhering to DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) by configuring firewalls, managing user permissions, and implementing encryption
• Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting on Linux platforms
• Experience with intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS / IPS), vulnerability scanning tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems
• Capability to swiftly resolve security incidents on both Linux and Windows systems
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware, or Docker can provide an added advantage
• Basic proficiency in MySQL database management systems (DBMS)
• Experience with STORM (Synthetic Theater Research Operations Model) or other MS&A software
• Prior military experience or analysis conducted in support of the Department of Defense
• Familiarity with theater OPLANs and / or Defense Planning Scenarios

Responsibilities :

• Establish and maintain a classified analytic intranet composed of Windows and Linux based networked computers peer-to-peer and / or cluster connections enabling STORM campaign analysis
• Apply Department of Defense Risk Management Framework principles to support obtaining authorization to operate for the classified analytic intranet

Benefits :

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vesting in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions with no matching required
• 33 days of accrued PTO

Salary : $100,000 to $150,000 (This range is provided as a general guideline; final compensation will be commensurate with experience.)

Group W is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other similarly protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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