Description

SAIC is hiring a Linux System Administrator to be located in Pensacola, FL . The successful candidate will be the primary technical resource for Linux Systems Administration. This position requires the ability to assist with the architectural, engineering, administration of Linux infrastructure, as well as participate in the change process and incident response processes.

The Linux System Administrator will require:

• Testing of upgrades and patches to maintain Linux CentOS 7, RHEL8/9 and Windows Server 2019.

• Management tasking includes but is not limited to troubleshooting, metrics collection, maintenance support, and the timely entry of communication and tasking into the ticket management tool ITSM (Remedy).

• Maintain the patch repository.

• Work on duties that include designing new Linux server and desktop solutions, installing software, troubleshooting, and training techs and users, as needed.

• Program in an administrative language, including Bash, Python, PowerShell and VMWare CLI, as needed.

• Write and Deploy Linux scripts to support the collection of data from workstations and servers, assist with the deployment of software packages, and perform remediation actions on windows workstation or server assets.

• Resolve difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms.

• Help automate configuration of systems to specifications.

• Review/advise on acquisition of hardware, software, needed to support the mission.

• Perform a variety of routine and non-routine tasks associated with Cyber/Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) support in accordance with National and Department of Defense (DoD) standards to include the Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) / Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies, security needs, and user functional requirements.

• Interact with the engineering management team and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Qualifications

Required experience and education:

• Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Required skills:

• System administration experience with Linux CentOS, Redhat and Windows Server 2019/2022.

• Reviewing ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans and remediating vulnerabilities on Linux systems.

• Proficiency with Bash scripting.

Certifications:

• Must have an active Security+ certification.

• Must be able to obtain Linux+ or equivalent/higher certification within six months of hire.

Clearance required:

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired skills:

• Managing Active Directory

• Implementing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) security configurations

• Utilizing automated security compliance tools such as eMASSter and/or EVAL-STIG

• Proficiency with configuration automation tools such as Foreman/Satellite

• Managing virtual server infrastructure with VMware vSphere

• Configuring/managing switches and routers (Cisco or Brocade/Ruckus)

• Performing data backup/restoral with VEEAM

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2406586

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability