System Administrator

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions was founded over 25 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Zero $$ Group Health Plans
• Zero $$ Mental Health Therapy w/TalkSpace
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Paid Time Off w/Flex scheduling - create the work/life balance that works for you
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Wellness plans that rewards wellbeing & work life harmony
• Career development and growth, and endless learning opportunities
• Engaged and supportive leadership that cares

Our teamis looking for a highly-motivated Systems Administrator to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Program. The Systems Administrator will work with a team supporting mission initiatives in a secure, isolated computing environment with a primary focus on Red Hat Administration. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

Essential Functions

• Support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Operations Center as a Systems Administrator.
• Work with a team supporting mission initiatives in a secure, isolated computing environment with a primary focus on Red Hat administration.
• Work with peers, internal customers, and management to create a highly available, resilient, and standardized IT infrastructure.
• Install, maintain, and support multiple Windows and Red Hat-based servers on physical and virtual platforms in support of RTS initiatives.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise as well as look for issues proactively.
• Maintain a secure computing environment, including adherence to a backup schedule, patching of all systems, and applying applicable STIG settings.
• Maintain hardware lifecycle by deploying replacement systems in a timely fashion.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolution for hardware and software issues.
• Apply extensive knowledge of a variety of Cyber Security field concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operation of enclave systems.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of and advanced troubleshooting skills with RHEL 5-8.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively:
  
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL systems.
  • Install and update software packages from repositories or local file systems.
  • Manage local users and groups and with Active Directory integration.
  • Secure physical and virtual machines to DISA STIG requirements.
  • Manage Centrify and Satellite.
  • Manage and configure SELinux.
  • Build, manage, and deploy Ansible playbooks.
• Basic network troubleshooting skills.
• Basic Windows troubleshooting is a plus.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience working in related field in Information Technology.
• Must have and maintain an active CCNA Security, Security+, CySA+, GICSP, or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II.
• Must have and maintain an active MCSA, CCNA, Linux+, Server+, Oracle DBA, or similar certification to meet DoD 8570.01-M certifications required for the applicable operating system and/or security related tools/devices for this position to meet the IAT Level II requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)