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Job Summary:
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Linux System Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The role involves design, support, and maintenance of Linux Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as system administrator for all Linux-based servers and workstations with direct responsibility for: Server, workstation and storage system operations, upgrades and enhancements to meet current and future end-user and facility requirements.
• System backup hardware, applications and processes.
• System security configuration and monitoring.
• Support, maintenance, repair, and installation of workstations and servers, peripheral equipment, and software applications.
• System security configuration, hardening, patching, and monitoring, including implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other DoD security policies.
• Assist in the system administration support of Government IT system networks.
• Provide secondary network administration support for Linux-based workstations and servers, printers, and other peripheral IT equipment.
• Work with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure compliance with Cybersecurity regulations and best practices.
• Ensure Cybersecurity requirements are consistently documented, maintained, evaluated and compliant for Government IT system networks including components of systems.
• Provide end user troubleshooting support for Government IT system networks through the ticket support system.
• Support the use of common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract.
• Provide support to AEDC customers and other contractors.
• Periodically evaluate process and program effectiveness and take action to maintain continuous improvement.
• Availability outside of working hours to remediate critical issues with IT Infrastructure as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field with 2 to 7 years of progressively relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must currently possess or commit to obtaining any requisite certifications required for assuming administrative role in accordance with DoD 8140 within 6 months of hiring date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current US Citizenship required.
Preferred:
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Experience with installation, configuration and troubleshooting the following: Unix/Linux/Windows workstation and server OS environments, hardware, software, mass storage, HPC, patching, ACAS, VLANs, VMWare, OpenShift, NetApp ONTAP, Active Directory, Veeam, and SolarWinds NPM.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Configuration and application of security policies and templates for system hardening.
• Configuration, monitoring, and tuning of server applications and performance.
• Storage management and services, including RAID, LVM, NFS.
• Experience with NISPOM and/or DoD/RMF
• Experience with network services such as DNS, DHCP, LDAP, NIS, Apache and Tomcat.
• Skilled at building and maintaining personnel and customer relationships.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Company:
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture led by Engineering Research and Consulting (ERC) now doing business as Astrion Group (Astrion), in partnership with Fluor Corporation. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in , , with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.