Linux Systems Administrator

RAND•Santa Monica, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This Systems Administrator position will work as an integral part of the IS Classified Operations Team providing technical expertise in the support of RAND’s classified systems and services. This position will operate and maintain various IT technologies including Linux and Windows operating systems, VMWare, and network storage. The range of duties and tasks for this Systems Administrator (Level IV) position entail:

Requirements

Senior level skills in supporting Red Hat Linux environment required
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Linux and Windows environments that follow strict security and compliance requirements
Solid understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, server virtualization, and Active Directory
Ability to adjust quickly, adapt to changing priorities and take initiative and own the task
Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team with strong organization skills
Moderate level skills in supporting Windows Servers, SAN & NAS storage, ESX
BA/BS degree preferred with exceptional related work experience, certifications, and skills may be considered in-lieu of a four-year degree. Associates degree required.
Achieve and maintain Security+ and Certifications in area of expertise.
Minimum of 5 years’ Linux Administration experience in a professional and mixed environment
U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI) with Polygraph is required.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain security and technical certifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of resources and practices in the security community and current on changing requirements a plus

Responsibilities

Senior level support of Linux systems, including the installation and maintenance of Red Hat Linux (RHEL 8), upgrading to more current versions when required
Support secret collateral and TS/SCI classified workstations and servers
Installation and maintenance of Red Hat Linux and Windows Server operating systems
Assistance with software and hardware installations for networked and stand-alone systems
Provide network and system performance analysis, monitoring and reporting
Prepare for and participate in government assessments of classified systems
Diagnosis and troubleshooting of network connectivity, hardware, and software problems.
Act as an escalation resource for problem resolution, solving complex technical problems in the field of expertise
Completion of a wide range of systems and network service requests; ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction and network availability
Implementation of multiple and simultaneous new technology related initiatives and solutions.
To a lesser degree configure and maintain Active Directory settings including Group Policy Objects, DNS, DHCP, and Sites – Services (replication)
Collaboration with other Information Services groups and RAND departments in the evaluations, customization, adaptation, implementation and security of infrastructure hardware and software systems, services and networks
Adherence to ITIL best practices including Change Management, Problem Management and Service and Support standards
Implementation of technical controls, regulations and processes required by organizational security practices and Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Preparation of network, servers, and workstations for announced and unannounced audits from regulators agencies; account for and report on thousands of auditable technical configurations and controls
Other duties as assigned