Amyx is seeking to hire a Senior Unix Systems Administrator to support DISA's Hybrid Cloud computing environment on-site at one of their six (6) locations in the U.S. (Fort Meade, MD; Crystal City, VA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Montgomery, AL; Oklahoma City, OK; Ogden, UT). The position will primarily support Unix-based operating systems running on multiple versions (e.g., RHEL, Solaris, HP-UX or AIX), within physical, virtual or cloud-based operating environments.

• Will configure, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot Unix-based OS operating environments and associated components such as the Unix file system and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Configure and sustain operating environments aligning with DISA specifications as related to specific network and storage components and tool suites.
• Install, configure, administer, and support secure remote access utilities and applications including Secure Shell, Secure Web Access, Virtualization (HyperVisor, VMWare, etc.), Apache Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server, and Remote X server access.
• Proactively monitor operating environments using Enterprise Systems Management toolsets to identify and correct server performance issues.
• Manage clustering at the OS level using clustering software (e.g., Solaris Cluster, Linux clustering, etc.).
• Utilize Unix scripting (Ansible, Bash, Bourne, Korn, Perl, etc.) to optimize and automate system administration tasks.
• Perform backup and recovery functions for Unix server environments.
• Implement and sustain LDAP protocol solutions, to include policy management and compliance with hardening guidance in DISA STIGs.
• Leverage DISA security tools (ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, Trellix, Enterprise Security Posture System (ESPS), etc.) to monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Manage all assigned tickets (incident, problem, change, service requests, etc.) in accordance with DISA policies and SLAs.
• Attend meetings, participate in conference calls, and respond to email/ticket requests to ensure support is provided.

Technology used:

Unix-based operating systems (RHEL, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX), Apache Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server, Remote X Server, HyperVisor, VMWare, NetScaler, ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, Trellix, ESPS, Linux Clustering, Solaris Cluster, Ansible, Bash, Bourne, Korn, Perl, PowerShell, backup software, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Networks (SANs), ticketing system

Required:

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant Unix Server System Administration experience
• Must have an IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, SSCP, CYSA+, GICSP, GSEC or CCNA Security) and 50 credits of continuing education every 3 years
• Must have a Unix-based Operating System certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, CompTIA Linux+, GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator, Oracle Solaris System Administrator Certified Professional, etc.)
• Must have a fully adjudicated (non-interim) DoD Secret Clearance in order to be able to access and provide SIPRNET support at a DISA location

Desired:

• Along with the required Unix Server administration experience, the desire is for this position to have experience with Windows Server Operating Sytems
• Familiarity with Windows scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, Javascript, etc.)
• Prefer candidate to have worked in a DoD environment previously, particularly DISA if possible

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact [email protected] with any questions!

Physical DemandsEmployee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.