Systems Administrator - Riverside Research Institute

Riverside Overview:Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.  All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview:

Riverside Research is searching for a Linux expert with extensive knowledge of RedHat and Debian operating systems. The individual is capable of defining, designing and incorporating Linux operating systems into a Windows domain environment using automation techniques. Proposes and implements enhancements (software and hardware) that will improve the performance and reliability of Linux operating systems within Riverside Research's infrastructure. 

Responsibilities:

• Extensive Linux knowledge primarily related to RedHat and/or Debian operating systems
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to the Linux systems across Riverside Research enterprise that includes investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to the Linux operating systems
• Document Linux installation and configuration procedures and update existing procedures in Confluence
• Develop and maintain ansible scripts and playbooks for installing and managing Linux images
• Manage automation/orchestration of Linux operating systems
• Maintain local repositories for Rocky and Ubuntu Linux ensuring clients and virtual machines remain up to date to meet vulnerability scans
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures related to Linux installs and Linux virtual machines on the corporate network
• Coordinate all significant information technology changes with the appropriate parties such as management, infrastructure, and information security
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a systems administrator (including 2 years of Linux experience)
• Bachelor's degree, 3 years with a Master's degree
• Experience across traditional IT stack (Clients, Networking, Servers, Storage)
• Managed and supported Linux-based operating system in a Windows-based domain (Active Directory)
• Experience upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware
• Orchestration/automation experience using tools such as Terraform/Ansible
• Able to obtain Security+ or relevant certification (within 180-days of employment)
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to manage time independently without direct supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps
• Security+ or relevant certification

Global Comp:$90,000- $105,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.Closing Statement: Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.  Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.