~24d ago

Senior Linux System Administrator

Usa Ms Stennis Space Centersenior

OtherLinux System Administrator

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

● Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on-call support for the primary IT mission essential data processing, applications,

Requirements Summary

Skills:Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Linux,

Technical Tools

OtherLinux System Administrator

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Requirements

~1 min read

None

Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Linux, System Administration

None

8 + years of related experience

Job Description:

The position is for the Senior Linux System Administrator responsible for the servers that process data from a global network of buoys, managed by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). This position is located at the NDBC facility at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Responsibilities:

● Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on-call support for the primary IT mission essential data processing, applications, and functions to support the continuity of operations of the NDBC information system.

● Support IT architecture improvements to ensure continuity of operations for primary mission essential functions and the flow of data.

● Support the annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits through security patching and security-minded configuration updates; actively address changes needed as a result of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) requirements; help ensure NDBC maintains its Authority to Operate (ATO).

● Maintain all Linux-based servers and clients located on premises and in an AWS cloud environment. o Follow system administration best practices.

o Patch and configure systems in compliance with NOAA security requirements.

o Upgrade operating systems in advance of end-of-support dates.

o Support software development efforts.

o Deploy software application updates for both COTS as well as internal applications.

o Plan and implement migration of local systems to a cloud environment, where possible, in a cost-effective manner.

o Ensure reliable system and data backups.

o Manage/maintain server certificates.

o Maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions.

o Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.

● Communicate/brief upcoming maintenance efforts and/or anticipated impacts to stakeholders.

● Implement strategies to automate routine administration tasks.

● Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment.

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MS Stennis Space Center

Additional Work Locations:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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