UNIX Administrator

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a UNIX Administrator to work for our company.

Summary:

• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance / IT-I or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).
• Will ensure the stable operation of computer software systems and network connections including but not limited to the following: planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links.
• Will organize and direct the configuration and operation of information management systems.
• Will analyze and resolve end user software program and connectivity issues.
• Will conduct capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and
• Will increase system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develop system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment.
• Will provide end user training.
• Will provide recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.
• Will provide local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location.
• Will support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
• Will direct the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
• Will apply advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance.
• Will perform vulnerability management.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site at one of the following locations: Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, or Richmond, VA.

Requirements:

• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance / IT-I or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).
• Must currently hold one of the following certifications: CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Must have 7+ years of systems administration experience on UNIX operating systems
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, or HP-UX.
• Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, tuning and patching.
• Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience with administration, configuration and troubleshooting experience with UNIX Server Cluster, Load Balancing and Virtualization.
• Must have experience managing and supporting UNIX/Linux systems, including virtual and stand-alone environments such as Red Hat (v7+), Solaris (v11+), and HP-UX (v11.31+), across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Must be proficient in the federal lifecycle management processes, including system deployment, patching, upgrades, and configuration in compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., STIGs, ACAS, RMF, DIACAP).
• Must have experience with system security compliance and vulnerability mitigation, including log analysis, intrusion detection, STIG implementation, ACAS scan remediation, and alignment with DoD 8500.2, 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, and 800-53.
• Must have hands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining COTS products like Splunk, HBSS, ArcSight, and Trellix per J6 direction.
• Must have hands-on experience with privileged access management using tools such as Red Hat Identity Manager (IDM) for user and system accounts.
• Must have previous experience conducting technical troubleshooting support, performance monitoring, and system recovery for mission-critical UNIX/Linux platforms.
• Must have experience supporting cybersecurity certification & accreditation (C&A) processes, preparing RMF/DIACAP documentation, conducting technical reviews, and participating in readiness assessments for system authorization.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site at one of the following locations: Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, or Richmond, VA.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as a SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer:

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan.
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.