Sr. Unix Systems Administrator

Amyx is seeking to hire a Senior Unix Systems Administrator to support DISAs 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 with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Physical Demands

Employee 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.