Linux System Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Linux System Administrator with Security Clearance
Man Tech 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 Dev Ops 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.