Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Description

Title: Senior Linux Sys Administrator

Location: Stennis Space Center, MS

Terms: Full-Time (Hybrid)

Clearance: Qualified candidates must be US citizens and able to obtain a minimum of Public Trust Clearance

The position is for the Senior Linux System Administrator responsible for the servers that process data from a global network of buoys, managed by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC).   

• Provide 24x7x365 on-call support for the primary IT mission essential data processing, applications, and functions to support the continuity of operations of the NDBC information system.
• Support IT architecture improvements to ensure continuity of operations for primary mission essential functions and the flow of data.
• Support the annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits and actively execute to completion and closure of any findings to ensure NDBC maintains its Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Maintain all Linux-based servers and clients located on premises and in an AWS cloud environment.
  • Follow system administration best practices.
  • Patch and configure systems in compliance with NOAA security requirements.
  • Upgrade operating systems in advance of end-of-support dates.
  • Deploy software application updates for both COTS as well as internal applications.
  • Plan and implement migration of local systems to cloud environment, where possible, in a cost-effective manner.
  • Ensure reliable system and data backups.
  • Manage/maintain server certificates.
  • Maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions.
  • Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
• Communicate/brief upcoming maintenance efforts.
• Implement strategies to automate routine administration tasks.
• Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment.

Education Requirements:  Bachelors of Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.  Experience may be considered as an equivalent.

Experience Requirements: 

• 7 years or more experience in the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of IT system hardware and software and related IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting Red Hat Linux, Apache, Tomcat, drivers, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, quarterly STIG updates.
• An understanding of programming languages, such as Java, PHP, and Perl.
• Experience in installing and maintaining system hardware, operating systems, software systems, network systems, security systems.
• Experience applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrades of administrative tools and utilities; configuring, adding, and removing services as necessary.
• Experience implementing automation to streamline recurring system administration tasks is highly preferred; experience with scripting languages.
• Experience with containers is desirable.
• Able to work autonomously and take initiative in identifying areas for improvements and proposing solutions.

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