Position: Linux Administrator

Location: Alexandria, VA

Overview:Group W, Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced and resourceful Linux Administrator to support the establishment and maintenance of computer systems infrastructure and administration in support of ongoing Modeling and Simulation Analysis (MSandA) efforts. This position requires on-site work at both the Mark Center in Alexandria, and the Marine Base at Quantico. The Linux Administrator will be expected to report to both locations as needed.

Requirements:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification to include one or more of the following:
  • CCNA Security
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security +
• Linux + certification
• Authorization to operate classified systems to include security control requirements and mandated security scanning procedures

Preferred:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Strong proficiency in Linux OS encompassing installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance, particularly on RHEL distributions
• Proven expertise in system administration tasks including user management, permissions, file systems, disk and package management, network configuration, and security administration
• Familiarity with system hardening techniques to secure Linux and Windows servers/workstations, adhering to DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) by configuring firewalls, managing user permissions, and implementing encryption
• Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting on Linux platforms
• Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), vulnerability scanning tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems
• Capability to swiftly resolve security incidents on both Linux and Windows systems
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware, or Docker can provide an added advantage
• Basic proficiency in MySQL database management systems (DBMS)
• Experience with STORM (Synthetic Theater Research Operations Model) or other MSandA software
• Prior military experience or analysis conducted in support of the Department of Defense
• Familiarity with theater OPLANs and/or Defense Planning Scenarios

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a classified analytic intranet composed of Windows and Linux based networked computers peer-to-peer and/or cluster connections enabling STORM campaign analysis
• Apply Department of Defense Risk Management Framework principles to support obtaining authorization to operate for the classified analytic intranet

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vesting in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions with no matching required
• 33 days of accrued PTO

Salary: $100,000 to $150,000(This range is provided as a general guideline; final compensation will be commensurate with experience.)

Group W is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other similarly protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://groupwjobs.applicantpro.com/jobs/3429760-130906.html