• Linux System Administrator

    ManTech (Fort Meade, MD)


    **ManTech** seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented **Linux System Administrator** to join our team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Design, engineer, and implement automated hardening scripts for internal servers adding scalability while circumventing manual process for new operating system rollout.

    + Configure host-based intrusion detection systems.

    + Monitor and troubleshoot/examine detected anomalies.

    + Developed automation script adding new servers to IPA replacing human error and manual process

    + Analyze system and security logs while responding to discovered real time events providing SOC status updates.

    + Engineer ansible script automating creation of user accounts in IPA replacing manual process

    + Review audits confirming hardening script successfully executed while checking for other vulnerabilities and/or configuration errors.

    + Host design and review meetings providing security insight, team updates, goals, projections to branch management.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + 7 year’s experience in systems administration of hardware and software in support of developing and testing of information technology systems

    + Experience with Linux administration

    + Experience using Ansible or comparable tools

    + Experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into existing production environments

    + Experience with integrated processing environments such as a Storage Area Network

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SALT, Puppet desirable

    + Experience with cross-domain solutions or NiFi desirable for some positions

    + Experience writing scripting languages (Bash, Shell, Python, Perl)

    + Proficiency in working with applicable network devices to include routers and switches, gateways and hubs

    + Experience with computer networking protocols including, but not limited to TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS

    + Ability to handle stress and work under pressure

    + Competence in computer operating systems

    Clearance Requirement:

    + Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Poly

    Physical Requirements:

    + Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

    + Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

    + Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

     

    ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.