Linux Systems Administrator at Vangarde

Vangarde is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

Description: We are currently seeking an individual with a strong background in Linux System Administration to support the hosting environments for a large enterprise.  This position involves:

• Providing administrative services for a large Windows and Linux enterprise
• Implementing and validating Security Template Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Assigning individual and group access to applications, domains, and systems
• Managing user registration and profiles
• Maintaining disk space on Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) architectures
• Providing directory and resource management
• Performing change management in accordance with established policies, processes, and procedures
• Logging all activity in Remedy
• Ensuring that anti-virus software agents and definitions are current
• Mitigating vulnerabilities reported by IT security scans and industry reports
• Maintaining software inventories, warranty information, and vendor contact information using automated and manual processes
• Provisioning hardware as necessary to support hosting and service requirements
• Developing and maintaining Continuity of Operations (COOP) information and materials
• Developing, executing, and auditing backup procedures
• Restoring data as necessary from backups

Required Experience and Skills:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• 5+ years of experience administering Linux operating systems
• Must have an active Secret security clearance
  
  

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Familiarity with the U.S. Air Force Standard Desktop Configuration for Windows
• Experience working with the U.S. Air Force as a civilian, contractor, or service member
• Release Management experience

Hours:

• Full Time (average 40 hours per week)
• Flexible hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Benefits:

• Group health care plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 120 hours of vacation and paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year