Senior Level Linux System Administrator
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Job Location:
Redstone Arsenal, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Torch Technologies
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County headquartered in Huntsville AL. Our team provides superior research development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nations top 100 defense companies the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: Lighting the Pathway of Freedom. And as a Certified Evergreen ESOP we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies is seeking a motivated Senior Level Linux System Administrator that can work with a diverse team to monitor update and support a THAAD Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and simulation lab. Seeking a candidate with a strong background in Linux networking and security. Knowledge with a configuration management focus is a plus. Candidates will perform firmware updates software updates network configurations and standing up new systems. Experience with Ansible is also a plus. Must be able to work in a team environment. Candidates will be required to travel for a portion of each year during Flight tests and other travel activities. This lab supports an independent test platform for the THAAD weapons system.
As a Senior Level Linux System Administratoryour duties will include the following but are not limited to:
- Installation configuration and maintenance of system hardware and software on multiple Linux platforms to include RHEL 7 RHEL 8 and RHEL 9.
- Network switch configuration and maintenance.
- Provide support for systems and users during MDA test events.
- Complete cybersecurity scans for the lab systems.
- Provide troubleshooting support for hardware and software.
- Manage user accounts on classified systems using multi-factor authentication.
- Performing system backups and restores.
- As required develop Plans of Action & Mitigation (POA&M) to document deviations from approved DISA STIG requirements.
- Ability to step through automating Operating System builds (Ansible).
Job Requirements:
- US Citizenship.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science a related field or equivalent experience.
- 10 years related Linux systems administration experience.
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written; exhibit the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic customer focused work environment.
- Networks experience.
- Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
- Linux and Security certifications
Desired skills:
- Team Leadership.
- Previous experience in configuration management and automated Operating System build.
- Strong Cybersecurity knowledge.
- THAAD Weapon System experience.
- Ansible experience.
Schedule:M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site
Travel:Yes Up to 20%.
Relocation Assistance Available:No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No
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Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participates in E-Verify.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Active Directory
- VMware
- Computer Networking
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Solaris
- Windows
- Linux
- SAN
- System Administration
- Operating Systems
- Dns
- CentOS
About Company
Founded in October 2002, Torch Technologies, Inc. (Torch) is a 100% employee-owned business dedicated to quality technical services, competitive costs and ethical business practices. Torch is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with employee owners in various technical offices throughout ... View more
