RedHat Linux Administrator

Requisition Number: 20100

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $67,311.00 - $110,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Location: San Diego, CA, San Antonio, TX, or Charleston SC, but willing to consider other candidates.

Cyber Electronics Warfare & Space (CEWS) is hiring a RedHat Linux Administrator to assist in providing Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) analytics across U.S. Navy networks to achieve detection-in-depth for maritime forces afloat and ashore.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the RedHat Linux administrator
• Install, configure, maintain Linux/RedHat/Ubuntu
• Implement backup, restore, and recovery procedures.
• Perform and verify backups
• Restore files and manage user accounts
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems.
• Collaborate with and actively learn from senior level administrators
• Interface with other teams to solve problems.
• Coordinate with Cyber Security resources to ensure the system security posture
• Participate in a security control assessments
• Create and implement DISA STIGs, POA&Ms and the ATO process.
• Implement and document security standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-6 years relevant experience
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) experience
• Linux virtual manchines (VM) and virtual appliances experience
• Patching experience
• Ansible experience
• Active Directory (AD) integration using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Knowledge of Security best practices (STIGS)
• Automation for VM deployments
• Knowledge and experience with general command line, usage and syntax.
• Use of sudo and handling limited root user tasks.
• Good understanding of permissions and user management.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Individuals must have an active Secret clearance with SSBI investigation in DISS.
• Individuals will also be required to obtain CompTIA Security Certification within six months of roll-on.

Preferred Requirements

• Deployed (RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on Hyper-V and/or Azure Stack HCI
• Experience with Hyperconverged infra (HCI: S2D,Nutanix,VSAN)
• Apply hardening techniques and RHEL STIGs.
• Apply RHEL Patches on monthly basis to maintain strong security posture

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
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