Senior Linux Administrator (Hybrid)

The Senior Linux Engineer applies current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security. Works with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure COTS applications, operating systems, networks and database products and technology. Provides security engineering and integration services to internal customers. Involved in a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, network security, information security and privacy.

LOCATION: Pensacola, Florida

This is a 3rd shift position (11pm - 7am)

Required Skills:

•Must have an active Secret Clearance

•Must be able to obtain DHS program suitability prior to starting employment

•Knowledge of Red Hat version 6 or 7 (rhel6/rhel7) with the ability to engineer, install, administer and maintain

•Highly skilled in Linux-related scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.)

•Experience analyzing and evaluating the security of new and existing IT systems and the procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction

•Kernel infrastructure understanding in a Linux environment

•Experience analyzing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Information technology and security controls that are in place

•Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networks and services

•Experience evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

•Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.

•Participate in fixed shift schedule of 11pm-7am

Desired Skills:

•Experience with Apache web server configuration and management

•Management, deployment and troubleshooting of Java and Tomcat applications

•Apache/TomCat/NGINX

•Satellite Server

•Nagios

•Kerberos/LDAP

•SSL

•IDM/Free IPA

•Sourcefire

•Puppet

Training/certification in any of the following strongly desired:

•Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

•Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Required Education (including Major):

•Bachelor's degree in related field with 6 years of relevant experience.

•Additional years of work experience may be substituted for a degree.

This position requires a U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

NOT Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding.

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Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or

systems in order to provide enhancements within job area. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years

prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a

minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.