Systems Admin, Linux - TS/SCI Required

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

The System Administrator, Linux SMEkey positionwill oversee day-to-day system administration tasks, ensuring the optimal operation, security, and integrity of information assets in line with set standards and procedures. Collaborating closely with information owners, HQ USINDOPACOM Directorates, Systems Staff, Network Staff, and Cybersecurity staff, the Linux SME plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the secure and efficient functioning of applications and systems on the HQ USINDOPACOM networks. Entrusted with the administration of over 60 servers distributed across five distinct networks and three varying security classifications, their duties encompass the installation, operation, enhancement, security, monitoring, and corrective oversight of the systems under their purview.

Job Responsibilities:

• System Administration:Maintain, install, update, patch, and secure operating systems and applications for all USINDOPACOM systems, including, but not limited to:
• Linux/UNIX
• Red Hat 7 and newer
• BIND DNS
• ACAS
• SMTP Relay
• SPLUNK
• SYSLOG
• APACHE
• Ansible
• YUM
• DNS Zones
• DNSSEC
• ServiceNow
• Manage the patching of systems and applications, coordinating ASI’s if downtime is required for patching.
• Maintain security posture and STIG compliance in line with DoD and USINDOPACOM requirements for all systems and applications. Provide recommendations for system improvements and automation.
• Ensure Linux/UNIX systems and applications adhere to DoD PKI requirements, including maintaining PKI certificates.
• Update Kickstart deployment files for secure installations of mission-critical Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems, adhering to DoD and USINDOPACOM directives.
• Create and maintain custom scripts for system functions.
• Integrate all Linux/Unix systems within the USINDOPACOM Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) architecture, ensuring correct ESS component configuration.
• Conduct daily reviews of security and performance logs.
• Evaluate and address assigned tickets in ServiceNow daily, determining optimal support strategies.
• Collaborate with USINDOPACOM developers to create workflows for Linux-based assets, requests, and tasks within ServiceNow.
• Attend technical meetings, work groups, and workshops, offering recommendations to the Government.
• Use ACAS daily to monitor security posture, create policies, run scan jobs, analyze reports, and validate repository information, ensuring compliance with DoD scanning guidance.
• Backup/restore Linux/UNIX systems and applications as per DoD and USINDOPACOM policies.
• Provide support during command exercises and inspections.
• Test and execute the Linux/UNIX Continuity of Operations (COOP), documenting and reporting results.
• Create, maintain, test, and update Linux/UNIX SOPs and documentation.
• Be available for occasional after-hours and weekend work to address both scheduled and unscheduled service outages.
• Submit a Monthly Status Report (MSR) to the COR-appointed Technical Assistant (TA) by the 5th of the following month, detailing accomplishments, efforts, deliverables, meetings attended, task issues, and items requiring Government action.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• IAW DoD 8140.03-M, must meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications.
• Must have at least three years of experience managing, supporting, patching, backing up and restoring Linux/UNIX systems and applications in a DoD environment.
• Must have experience securing systems and applications in accordance with Federal, DoD and HQ USINDOPACOM regulations, directives,policiesand Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Must have experience with managing BIND DNS, DNS Zones, and DNSSEC
• Must have experience managing Linux/UNIX operating systems in a Virtual Machine Operating Environment (VOE) like VMware.
• Must have experience installing, configuringand managing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) within a DoD environment.
• Must have experience managing SMTP Relay’s.
• Must have experience managing and securing Apache Web Servers.
• Must have experience managing YUM servers.
• Must have experience with Ansible.
• Must have experience managing, supporting, and using SPLUNK and a Syslog server.
• Must have experience supporting Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) agents on Linux/UNIX systems.
• Must be “Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) 6 (or later)” certified and certification must be in good standing.
• Must possess active TS/SCI Clearance

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: None

Organization: ASE - Akima Systems Engineering

Clearance: TS/SCI

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-3392