The Linux Systems Technican position provides the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Rocket Lab with Tier II Linux technical support by providing intermediate level customer support for AFRL Linux workstations and cluster. Provide problem remediation detailed within the Web Help Desk (WHD) ticketing system. Intermediate level support requires an in-depth knowledge of IT concepts, and more than significant troubleshooting skills gained through experience, certification, and formal training.

• Provide hardware, software, and network support and troubleshooting on systems running the Linux operating systems.
• Work directly with vendors and third-party service providers tapping into their knowledge base.
• Configure and maintain system hardening tools.
• Utilize the DOD Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and DOD Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain software testing framework for Linux software.
• Develop and maintain software hosting platform for common software.
• Develop robust infrastructure for networked Linux boxes (SSO, LDAP, SAN Access, Common Accounts, shared space, etc.).
• Provide expert support for planning, configuring, and installing open-source software.
• Verify installed software behaves as intended and complies with security guidelines.
• Apply Puppet configuration management tools to maintain standard desktop configurations (SDC).
• Manually install software updates, apply STIG & SRG configurations and security patches as required.
• Provide customer service with friendly, courteous, and professional oral and written communication.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Linux system administration and/or technical support.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with all phases of operating systems, hardware, software applications, and networking concepts.
• Must have at least one platform certification such as CompTIA Linux + or Red Hat Enterprise Administrator.
• DOD 8140 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+CE).
• DOD Interim Secret security clearance or higher.

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