Areté · 1 hour ago
Linux Systems Administrator
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expAreté is an employee-owned company focused on innovative solutions for national security challenges. They are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the design, installation, and configuration of Cyber-compliant systems and networks for various DoD contracts, collaborating with IT and Cyber Security staff.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contributing to the design, configuration and installation of various Linux and Windows systems used on HPCs, data collectors, COTS servers, and other deliverable IT systems
Developing, maintaining, and applying relevant technical expertise in Cyber Security subjects such as FIPS encryption, Type 1 NSA Encryption, operating system, application, and network device hardening, STIGs, Audit log configuration and collection, endpoint protection software, and more
Contributes to the required technical documentation packages
Monitors and improves the build processes performed by IT technicians to produce identical systems
Adheres to required quality control processes
Supports system integration activities and field tests as needed for prototype systems
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance
Must have or be able to obtain a Security+ CE or equivalent certification for DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II or higher within 90 days of employment
Minimum of 3 years working as a System Administrator, Engineer, Network Administrator or similar role
Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology related discipline and/or current, applicable industry-standard certifications (MCSA, CCNA, Security+, RHCSA) or an additional 3 years of experience
Proficient understanding of computer hardware configuration, software, and operating systems (primarily Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and/or 9)
Working knowledge of Bash scripting and/or Ansible
Experience with classified information system Cyber Security tools and technologies (Nessus/ACAS, SCC, STIGViewer) and experience collaborating with Cyber Security professionals
Expert-level client system troubleshooting skills and experience
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and on a team
Strong written communication skills and the ability to document/diagram information systems and procedures
Able to obtain a FAA Level 3 Medical Certification from an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner
Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Preferred
Some experience with one or more of the following technologies: Cluster Management software, RDMA configuration in support of 100/200/400gbe Networking, Anaconda environment installation and configuration, NVIDIA Driver/CUDA installation in Linux, RHEL 8/9 security-related functions (SELinux, AIDE, firewalld, PAM configuration files, the Linux Audit system, and more), iSCSI, NFS, Nvidia Jetsons
Administrative level knowledge of Cisco Nexus NX-OS and/or Cisco IOS
Some experience in server hardware troubleshooting and installation
Relevant experience building and configuring IT systems in a classified environment accredited under the Risk Management Framework
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Continuing Education Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
Company
Areté
Areté, an employee-owned company, is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States Defense and Intelligence agencies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Kier
CEO
David Campion
Chief Executive Officer
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