Senior Linux Systems Administrator - SME

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator - SME to join our Client's team.

We are looking for an expert-level Linux System Administrator.

System Administrators collaborate with a diverse team to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

What You Will Do:

• Provide IT systems administration of RedHat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Understanding of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travel required to other US Domestic locations as business needs dictate up to 5% travel.
• Full time 100% Onsite position.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires bachelors degree and minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or a masters degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Must have a current and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must have Linux experience.
• Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND
• Must have experience administering Red Hat Linux based systems
• Must have extensive Linux automation and scripting experience
• Experience with patching, creating/maintaining RPM packages
• Experience with performance tuning, networking, user management (LDAP), and security hardening
• Administer, maintain and troubleshoot Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)
• Experience with Jenkins automation
• Configuration of Scanning tools Nessus/McAfee
• Proficiency with Enterprise level administration of common services such as DNS and LDAP
• Strong analytic and research skills - must be detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with efficiency
• Requires the ability to effectively interact with external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations and vendors

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities