Job Description Job #216485
Chipton-Ross is seeking a System Administrator for a contract opportunity in Sunnyvale, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph Required
- US Citizenship required at this facility
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
- Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems
- Install operating system security patches and firmware updates
- Create/manage security groups
- Coordinate hardware repair activities
- Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues
- Create scripts to automate system administration tasks
- Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6, 7, 8, & 9
- Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi
- Performing routine server/workstation patching per guidelines
- Proficiency in automation with shell and Ansible
- Successfully install server and associated hardware
- Successfully install/configure software applications and programs
- Managing servers in a disconnected environment
- Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])
- Proficiency managing and implementing backup and disaster recovery for Linux systems
- Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Requirements
- Experience managing Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; ability to troubleshoot storage issues
- Experience implementing and mangaging end user authentication for Linux systems in a mixed authentication environment: NIS & SSSD experience preferred
- Previous experience with any of Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC
REQUIRED EDUCATIONWORK HOURS- Full-Time
- 4/10 work schedule
- 1st Shift
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
- Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Zachary Fasano 800.927.9318 x252
[email protected] 
