Junior Linux System Administrator (TS)

The DarkStar Group is seeking a Junior Linux System Administrator with a Top Secret clearance to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA.

THE ROLE

• Infrastructure team members focus on several things on any given day including:
• Monitoring and acting on any hardware and software outages on the platform
• Engaging with tenants and users of the OpenStack Cloud Platform via chat services to assist them with trouble shooting and requests as needed
• Implementing cyber security remediations in close cooperation with the cyber security team
• Upgrading and deploying applications on the platform
• Integrating new hardware into multiple different compute clusters
• Reviewing and updating existing procedures and documentation
• Your Career: We’re serious about professional development and continuing education. We offer everyone the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Supporting our people in the pursuit of becoming true experts in their craft enables not only individual growth but also the collective team to have a high degree of mission impact. We strive to create an environment where team members can do their best work. We provide resources to support learning, set aside time for dedicated professional development and offer benefits that enrich our team members’ lives.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 2 years demonstrated experience with administration of Linux based environments
• Experience with tools such as Docker/Podman, Packer, Gitlab, Gitlab Runners
• Skilled Tier 1 and 2 level support and troubleshooting complex environments
• Ability to support wide range of tasks (upgrade software, patching, monitoring systems, R&D)
• Ability to be a self-starter

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Hands on experience with automation tools: Ansible, Bash, Terraform
• Working knowledge of security related tools: Security Center, Carbon Black, MacAfee
• Working knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application to Linux operating systems
• 3+ years demonstrated experience with administration of Linux based environments
• Full-stack development experience in Python
• Kubernetes or Nomad orchestration
• Experience with Data driven tools like Hadoop, HDFS, ElasticSearch, YARN
• Experience with the cyber security accreditation process (RMF, ATO process, NIST 800-53 cyber security controls)
• Experience with CI/ CD tools like Sonarqube, Fortify, or similar
• Experience with Cyber Security tools like SecurityOnion, PCAP, Snort, Bro or similar
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Adjust quickly to ad-hoc requests
• Ability to collaborate, operate in a mixed environment of team and solo work