Junior Systems Administrator – Linux Position Available In Escambia, Florida

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• ASRC Research and Technology Solutions is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator-Linux for the Pensacola, FL based contract.

• Job Description:

• This role is primarily responsible for the
• implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• of enterprise Linux environments and infrastructure. The selected candidate must demonstrate technical knowledge in
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration
• , automation, security hardening, and enterprise systems administration.

• Responsibilities:

• + Build, install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize
• Linux-based
• servers and infrastructure. + Basic knowledge of
• Linux automation
• using Ansible, Bash scripting, or other configuration management tools. + Manage
• Linux-based enterprise services
• , including DNS, DHCP, and authentication mechanisms (LDAP, SSSD). + Implement
• security hardening
• measures, including applying STIGs, IAVMs, and patch management in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. + Monitor system performance, optimize resources, and support capacity planning. + Utilize
• configuration management tools
• (e.g., Ansible, Satellite) for OS deployments and updates. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support technology refresh projects and enterprise-wide deployments. + Maintain documentation for configurations, system changes, and troubleshooting procedures. + Assist with incident response and forensic analysis when required.

• Required Qualifications:

• + Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience or equivalent. +
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II
• certification (e.g., Security+ CE). +
• Active Secret clearance
• . +
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration and automation.
• + Knowledge in
• Bash scripting and Ansible automation
• for system administration tasks. + Strong understanding of troubleshooting concepts, including DNS, firewalls, and security policies. + Experience implementing and enforcing
• STIGs, SCAP compliance, and other DoD security mandates
• . + Knowledge of
• Linux-based configuration management tools
• (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Satellite).

• Desired Qualifications:

• + Experience with
• Windows Systems Administration

•. + Experience with cloud-based services such as Azure or AWS. + Knowledge of advanced automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Python scripting for automation). + Strong customer interaction skills and ability to work in a team environment. + Familiarity with SAFe Agile and Jira. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

• _EEO Statement_
• _ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law._
• Other details
• + Job FamilyInformation Technology + Job Sub-FamilySystems Administration + Pay TypeSalary + Travel RequiredNo + Pensacola, FL, USA

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