Job Description
Job Description
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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