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E01-B02 Linux Systems Administrator SME

Start Date: Immediate

At EXPANSIA, we are focused on partnering with America’s top companies to acquire new talent with speed, accuracy, and a differentiated pricing model. We pride ourselves in acquiring top talent to ensure our clients' competitive advantage.

EXPANSIA is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) delivering exceptional strategy and technology integration services to the U.S. Federal Government. We support several Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agencies across the CONUS.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Stennis Space Center (Hancock County), MS

EXPANSIA is searching for a Linux Systems Administrator SMEto work with the Navy's Department of Defense Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) and be part of a team that supports some of the world's most complex and technically advanced systems. This role offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a mission-centered environment. You'll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining the infrastructure that drives key research and development for the Department of Defense. We are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator SME to join our team and provide expert-level support for critical systems, services, and devices in both classified and unclassified spaces. This position involves working closely with other infrastructure teams to ensure system availability, reliability, and security in a high-performance computing (HPC) environment.

The proposed salary range for this position is $106,000-133,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide full lifecycle support for the entire Linux infrastructure across classified and unclassified spaces.
Assist with the implementation and support of security policies to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
Perform troubleshooting and resolution of complex hardware and software issues.
Administer and support email servers in classified and unclassified environments.
Handle user management tasks, including account creation, permissions, and security protocols and tools such as Kerberos.
Collaborate with the networking team to ensure seamless integration and performance.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
Technical Expertise: You have in-depth experience with Linux server administration, particularly in high-security environments, and are comfortable working with both classified and unclassified systems.

Collaboration: You work well in a team and can communicate effectively with network engineers, security specialists, and other infrastructure teams.

Problem-Solving: You are skilled in identifying issues, troubleshooting, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.

Automation Skills: Experience with scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Perl and tools such as Puppet or Ansible to automate system administration tasks.

Security Awareness: Strong understanding of security practices, particularly in a DoD environment. Familiarity with STIGs.

Adaptability: You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Documentation: Excellent ability to document processes, procedures, and system configurations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Top Secret
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 4 years of experience

Substitutions: High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience, Associate's Degree and 6+ years of experience, Master's Degree and 2+ years of experience and or PhD with no years of experience can be substituted.

4+ years of professional experience in Linux/Unix system administration
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification required- Security + and OS cert, Linux+, RedHat, etc. (waiver may be provided to obtain the OS certification)
General knowledge of Linux and general Unix operating systems concepts as well as systems administration experience
Ability to develop and maintain documentation on system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS