Linux System Administrator (DTS Sim/Stim)

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Job Title

Linux System Administrator (DTS Sim/Stim)

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to operate & maintain a Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system-based architecture for the Distributed Training System Simulation & Stimulation (DTS Sim/Stim) to support Command Control Battle Management Communications (C2BMC) Warfighter training. The Sys Admin will support the maintenance and sustainment of the DTS Sim/Stim and support daily training while interfacing with the Command Control Battle Management Communications system (C2BMC) and the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Systems Trainer (GST). The individual will work closely with a mission-focused team that plans, conducts, and supports missile defense training events for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the Warfighter, and other missile defense stakeholders. Some events may feature Warfighter Operator-In-The-Loop (OITL) participation and include developmental missile defense system elements or simulations.

Work location is at the Aviation & Missile Center (AVMC) on Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Responsibilities and areas of support include but are not limited to the following:

Maintain operation of RHEL computer systems, including coordination with other system and network administration staff and program teams.

Monitor and manage system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.

Perform systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.

Other duties include:

Setup administrator accounts; Maintain system documentation; Tune system performance; Install system wide software; Allocate mass storage space; Interact with users; Evaluate vendor products; Coordinate installations and provide backup recovery

Develop and monitor Department of Defense (DoD), facility specific policies, procedures and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

Must be able to work well within a small team collaborating with Cyber Security and Integration team members.

Maintain operation of Linux computer systems, including coordination with other system and network administration staff and program teams.

Job Requirements

Experience Requirements:

BS or AS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline and 8+ years' experience required.

Years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Linux System Admin experience

Must be able to install, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain computers and network equipment

Must have the ability to build Linux systems, both physical and virtual

Must have experience with RHEL System Administration and Operating System patching support

Must have at least one Linux certification (e.g., Linux+, LPIC, RHCSA, RHCE).

Must possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire at no cost to the government.

Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred

Ability to navigate Linux directory structure, file system, etc.

Knowledge of cyber requirements, including updates, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Ability to install Red Hat OS from scratch, while meeting STIG requirements for disk partitioning and file structure.

Knowledge of Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and volume groups.

Possess a working knowledge of RPM Package Manager, how to create repositories and populate them with available packages, and how to connect to and utilize Red Hat Satellite to update downstream systems.

Have a general knowledge of computer hardware, CPU requirements, RAM, disk types, and how to physically replace or upgrade components of servers and tower workstations.

Ability to navigate across racks using KVM consoles.

Ability to manage multiple systems, both on and offsite using Secure Shell Protocol.

Ability to configure networking and troubleshoot network issues via Cisco command line.

Experience working with VMWare ESXi virtualized environments.

Possess a working knowledge of DoD security policies and procedures.

Knowledge and experience with networks and Cisco IOS and devices. Ability to configure networking and troubleshoot network issues via Cisco command line. Includes modifying or even creating internal routes and creating and managing VLANs. Understanding of the various security zones between peered networks (Army & MDACNET).

Have knowledge of missile defense concepts of operation, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and Integrated Missile Defense (IMD) system architectures

Have previous experience with the Missile Defense Agency, operations center, or a ballistic missile defense system such as (GFC or C2BMC)

Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher

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