Linux System Administrator

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG) a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research Cyber C5ISR Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package supportive and flexible work environment and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position: We are seeking a highly skilled Linux System Administrator.

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $80000 - $120000 annually based upon an individuals level of experience skillset and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

The Location: Patuxent River MD

The Work Environment: On-Site

The Description:

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment supporting various DoD software development platforms in a secure Classified environment.

Other duties/responsibilities include:

• Container Integration: Utilize familiarity with containerization concepts to support application deployment. Assist with the management of container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
• Automation & Scripting: Apply working knowledge of Ansible and other scripting tools to automate routine maintenance server builds and patching for optimum performance.
• Development Support: Work within an Agile scrum methodology to provide infrastructure support for software development teams. Help maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Systems Maintenance: Install configure and manage Linux operating systems (Red Hat) and related toolsets.
• Security & Compliance: Perform continuous monitoring scanning and hardening of systems to ensure they remain compliant with NAVAIR and DISA policies. Execute DoD STIG applications and other cyber compliancy actions.
• Documentation & Operations: Maintain a robust knowledge base including system descriptions procedures and event logs. Respond promptly to system failures to ensure high availability for applications.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• At least five (5) years of hands-on experience working with UNIX/Linux and Windows.
• Experience with the build maintenance and troubleshooting of Linux Servers (Red Hat CentOS).
• Experience in DoD Information Assurance/Cyber policy specifically implementing STIGs and system hardening.

Desired Skillset:

• Experience with VMware Tanzu.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Experience with Ansible.

Certifications:

• Must be DoD 8140 & 5239 compliant
  • CompTIA Security
  • OS Certification

Travel:

• On some occasions the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work rare occasions travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire Full or Part-time status and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce and Associates Inc. and Applied Technologies Group Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates Inc. are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is the policy of AM Pierce & Associates Inc. and Applied Technologies Group Inc. not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees. All applicable laws are followed to ensure all qualified applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to their sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state local or international law.

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This is a non-management position.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority