Senior Linux Administor

Company: Raytheon Technologies
Location: Sterling
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Date Posted:
2023-03-09-08:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
VA541: 22110 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22110 Pacific Boulevard Building CC3, Sterling, VA, 20166-6913 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
This job opportunity is for a Senior System Administrator position supporting multiple program labs at Raytheon Intelligence and Space (RI S), Dulles, VA facility. The System Administrator is responsible for administering multiple environments supporting DoD programs and ensuring they are fully compliant with Raytheon policy and USG Information Assurance requirements. These environments are primarily Linux but there are also Windows systems to administer as well. The selected candidate will be responsible to multiple program managers and will have to prioritize work across labs for each of those programs. Day to day operation and sustainment of these systems will include (but not limited to):

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  Configure Linux servers and Windows workstations
  
  
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  Ensure anti-virus software is up to date and have the latest virus definition files
  
  
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  Provide software patching for all servers and workstations (RedHat, Microsoft, Java, Adobe, etc.)
  
  
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  Manage system backups
  
  
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  Create and/or modify accounts
  
  
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  Hardening of servers and workstations IAW DFARS 252.204-7012 standards
  
  
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  Support the maintenance of System Security Plans
  
  
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  Remediate any findings associated with scans of servers and workstations. Coordinate with IT Security to update POA M and reflect open vulnerabilities associated with servers and workstations, develop remediation plans to include milestone completion dates and status updates, and include mitigation process for closed vulnerabilities
  
  
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  Immediately notify program leadership of any irregularities in system operations and/or attacks/compromises
  
  
  The ideal candidate possesses excellent written and oral communications skills, technical knowledge, exemplary customer service skills, excellent time management skills, the ability to find creative solutions to complex challenges , and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a diverse environment .
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    US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
    
    
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    5+ years relevant and recent experience with Systems Administration
    
    
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    Minimum 2 years of relevant and recent experience with Linux Systems Administration
    
    
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    Experience with server and workstation assessment and hardening using various information system security assessment/hardening tools - DISA STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Retina, Nessus etc.
    
    
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    Experience successfully and effectively interacting with internal and external customers
    
    
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    Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills , and ability to excel in a high-paced multi- tasked environment
    
    
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    Ability to act independently , prioritize tasks, and manage to schedule
    
    
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    Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written modes and be able to author and present subject specific presentations.
    
    
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    DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 2 (requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
    
    
    Desired Skills:
    
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      Experience with VMware virtualization
      
      
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      System Administrator experience with Microsoft Domain Controllers, Active Directory, RedHat Directory and openLDAP
      
      
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      DoD 8570.01 IAM Level 2 (requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: CAP, CASP CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC)
      
      
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      Computing Environment certifications to include Linux and or Windows
      
      
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      Experience with enterprise level data backup and disaster recovery planning, prioritization and technical execution .
      
      
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      Familiarity with cloud computing infrastructure and administration, to include Intel DevCloud and/or AWS GovCloud.
      
      
      Required Education (including Major):
      Typically requires, A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
      Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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