Senior Linux Engineer TS/SCI required

Company: Innovative Data Solutions LLC
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a TS/SCI cleared Senior Linux Engineer for our contract with an Intelligence Agency in Chantilly, VA. This is a 7-year program with performance through 2026. Primary responsibilities include providing engineering and administrative support maintaining multiple large Enterprise environments. The supporting infrastructure includes multiple Microsoft based networks spanning multiple security enclaves within a hybrid (Windows & RHEL) operating environment. Specific Duties and Responsibilities : System Engineering duties include management of both physical and VDI based Linux workstations and servers Identify, design, and implement solutions using FOSS, COTS or GOTS products to enhance and meet customer requirements within the operating environment. Troubleshoot user, workstation and application functionality, performance, and incident resolution for Linux based applications Identifies, analyzes, and resolve incidents with both short-term workarounds and long-term solutions Provide remote end user support and remotely work with and train geographically disperse Tier 2 and Tier 3 team members Communicate effectively (in oral and written form) with a variety of individuals and team members in both small and large team environments Willingness to participate in special projects as needed Successful candidates are expected to have related experience and knowledge/understanding of: Linux Operating systems as a server or desktop such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6/7/8, CentOS 6/7/Stream, Scientific Linux, Fedora, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, Alma Linux, etc. Integration and experience with Kerberos Authentication concepts and/or Microsoft Active Directory domain joined servers and workstations is a plus (SSSD, WinBind, etc.) Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP and LDAP in a Windows or Linux environment Operating system deployment and Configuration Management via Satellite and/or Ansible Tower Application Troubleshooting such as Firefox, Chrome, Java and/or Citrix based virtual applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Understanding of SMB/CIFS and NFS file sharing protocols Linux scripting (Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash) Understanding of ServiceNow, NETS or other ticketing process DoD STIG hardening ITIL v3 or higher Education/Qualifications: 10 Years CompTIA SecurityCE or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required Desired Skills (Not Required / but a plus): Gnome desktop environments Ability to create and deploy Ansible roles and playbooks Github or Gitlab Anaconda Kickstart Red Hat Satellite or Foreman/Katello CUPS print server RPM package repositories Demonstrated ability to build an RPM package Windows 10, Server 2012/2016/2019 PowerShell Virtualization Environments (VMware, Citrix) Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Profile management utilizing the VMware User Experience Management (UEM) toolset Containerization (Docker, Podman) Microsoft Exchange Telephone/Video support Networking Web Proxy Configuration (PAC files, etc.) Dell/EMC Isilon and Netapp storage appliances Experience with monitoring tools like SCOM, Zabbix or Nagios Familiarity with site specific customer and mission Willingness to travel Benefits and Perks Compensation Industry competitive salary well above market average 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested Referral bonuses up to $10,000 100% company-paid benefits Cigna OAP $0 deductible Medical plan for employee family Vision and Dental plan for employee family Short Term Disability for employee Long Term Disability for employee Life Insurance for employee Flexible Paid Time Off Policy 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion 10 Company Holidays per year 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules Ability to telework when presence not required at client location Career Growth Company sponsored training and certifications No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses Company Overview Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities. Established in 2008, IDS has 14 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We---re a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations. IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia Powered by JazzHR Eawxv21VoT

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