Sr. System Administrator (CBB)

Themis Insight

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with a Polygraph is required.
  • 10 years of system administration experience in similar programs is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in Linux command line administration (CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, etc.).
  • Experience with system updates via yum or equivalent tool is essential.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or Azure is a plus.
  • Knowledge of RedSeal Network Mapping tool and software like Elasticsearch, Docker, and Kubernetes is recommended.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain RedHat Linux virtual machines in a cloud environment.
  • Evaluate systems for IAVA compliance; apply security patches as needed.
  • Perform command line administration tasks on virtual machines.
  • Conduct regular system backups and test their functionality periodically.
  • Communicate with developers and dev ops for system support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve server issues promptly.
  • Deploy monitoring tools, applications, and assist with escalated customer tickets.

Benefits

  • 100% paid health, dental, and vision premiums.
  • 6% 401k contributions from the company, regardless of employee's input.
  • Generous time off policy: 11 holidays and 25 PTO days.
  • Accessible career development plans, including training and counseling.
  • Employee referral bonuses for recruitment successes.
Full Job Description
Sr. System Administrator (CBB) to work in Linthicum Heights, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Description:
  • Creates, and maintains RedHat Linux virtual machines running in a cloud infrastructure (Amazon AWS).
  • Evaluates systems for IAVA compliance and applies necessary security updates/patches.
  • Performs command line system administration tasks on virtual machines.
  • Handles regular system backups and periodically tests backups for functionality.
  • Communicates with developers and dev ops team members to provide system administration support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Apply patches and upgrades.
  • Troubleshoot server issues.
  • Administer customer accounts
  • Deploy monitoring tools.
  • Deploy applications and tools.
  • Assist with escalated customer tickets.
  • Installation and cabling of equipment

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
  • Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Linux command line system administration (CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, or equivalent)
  • Experience applying system updates via yum or equivalent patching repository
  • Experience working within a cloud environment a plus (Amazon AWS, Azure, or equivalent cloud infrastructure with virtual machines)
  • Experience or knowledge of RedSeal Network Mapping tool a plus
  • Knowledge of software deployed on systems a plus but not required (Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, Nifi)

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
  • Syslog/NxLog
  • Nagios or other similar monitoring applications
  • Scripting experience (Python/Perl)

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

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