System Engineer with Security Clearance

As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to project activities that pertain to containers and container orchestration (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes, nomad, nexus) in support of the mission! Click APPLY to be contacted about this position What You Will Be Doing: * Providing Linux support to include patch management, vulnerability management, STIG application/implementation, and other security policies/protocols. * Automating and scripting manual operational tasks aiming to reduce manual operational efforts. * Setting up analytical and real time monitoring to provide meaningful alerts and reports. * Participating on a support roster to monitor all systems in the Active Directory domain and to respond accordingly to ensure maximum performance, efficiency, and availability of the service. * Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting VMware Horizon, VMware ESXi, and/or Nutanix to include building Windows and Linux images. * Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting RHEL VMs, to include Red Hat Satellite. * Utilizing SaltStack or other tools to automate updates, configuration management, and system administration tasks. * Managing system via iDRAC, Avocent IP KVM, and Raritan IP KVM tools in a lights-out data center environment. * Automating implementation and testing of hardened system configurations (familiarity with DISA STIG preferred). Must Have: * MUST HAVE a Current and Active Secret Clearance, as the customer is NOT sponsoring clearances. * Experience with system administration of containers and container orchestration (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes, nomad, nexus). * Good understanding of security principles around privileged access management, security protocols and authentication, and encryption. * 5 years of System Administration experience (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Group Policy, Active directory, SaltStack, Red Hat Linux, Encryption). * IAT II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP , GSEC, Security CE, CND, and SSCP). TekMasters considers people our most important asset. Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate exceptional individuals from every background who share our commitment to the customer, our passion for the mission, our delight for innovation, and our determination to achieve excellence in everything we do. We offer phenomenal benefits to our employees, allowing them to focus on the mission, knowing that TekMasters is focused on them! Just some of the benefits we offer: * Dollar for dollar 5% 401k match, with immediate vestment * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Multiple Medical Plans from which you can choose. * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option * Vision / Dental * Paid for Short-term / Long-term Disability * Paid for Group Life Insurance * Employee recognition for anniversaries, birthdays, and customer kudos! Click APPLY to be contacted about this position We are a small, growth-oriented, federal contractor that delivers professional services in support of the Intelligence & Federal Community. Located outside of Washington D.C., we are a fast-paced group due to the customers' diversity, types of projects, environments, and roles we support. To learn more, please visit www.tekmasters.com. TekMasters is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. It is the policy of TekMasters to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Reference #: 22-00776