Linux System Administrator

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:

· Administration and maintenance of UNIX/Linux hardware and virtualized systems to meet the day to day demands in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

· Addressing elevated Tier 1 Helpdesk and Tier 2 Deskside Support tickets.

· Performing Linux account actions such as creations, deletions, and managing user permissions.

· Aiding with broader efforts across the Tier 3 infrastructure, network and platform team

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or technical training in an information Technology related field or Linux Systems Administration.
• 3-5 years of experience managing Linux systems in an enterprise environment.
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance.
• Must meet DoD 8570, 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 training certification requirements:
• At least one relevant industry Linux operating system certification, from vendors such as: CompTIA, or Red Hat (e.g. Linux+, RHCSA, etc.).
• At least one relevant industry Information Assurance certification, from vendors such as: CompTIA, GIAC or ISC2 (e.g., Security+).
• A high level of understanding of with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, versions 7.x through 9.x, and Ubuntu 18.xx and 20.xx to include patching, troubleshooting, creating user accounts, and writing scripts to accommodate user requirements, on both physical and virtualized servers.
• Experience with testing servers for STIG or SRG compliance and remediating any findings/vulnerabilities to bring Linux systems into compliance with Government defined security requirements.
• Experience working with VMWare 7.x and 8.x.
• Experience working with Ansible for Linux automations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with writing and executing bash scripting.
• Experience working with network services such as DNS, LDAP, Kerberos, NFS, Samba

Benefits 

· Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 

· 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 

· 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 

· 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 

· 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 

· Competitive Pay 

· Generous paid leave and holiday package 

· Tuition and training reimbursement 

· Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!