Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Torch Technologies is seeking a motivated Senior Linux System Administrator with a strong background in Linux and security. Must be able to work in a team environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written; exhibit the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, work environment servicing multiple organizations. Off Hours support may occasionally be required as mission dictates.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Implement and maintain Linux system configurations and security settings in accordance with DISA STIGs and JSIG requirements. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in compliance with security protocols. Administer and maintain GitLab environment, including user management, repository configuration, and CI/CD pipeline support. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes. Utilize ACAS to conduct regular security scanning, system patching, and vulnerability remediation to maintain a high-security posture. Perform routine backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up and recoverable. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for installation, configuration, and security procedures. Work with a team to troubleshoot and resolve complex system, network, and application issues across both Linux and Windows platforms.

Job Requirements:

US Citizenship. Associate's or Bachelor's in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience. 6+ years related Linux systems administration experience within classified environments. Must have an Active current Top Secret Clearance (including SAP Eligibility). Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, OPSEC principles, PHYSEC measures, and professional conduct required for working within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF). Proven experience working in a mixed operating system environment, with demonstrated expertise in both Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server. Must meet industry requirements for system administrator duties, including: CompTIA Security+ Certification (or higher-level certification). Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher-level Red Hat certification. Experience administering GitLab, including managing projects, users, and CI/CD configurations, containerization, and Kubernetes Extensive experience with security best practices, including ACAS scanning, patching, and the application and maintenance of STIGs. Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to positively interface with all stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification. Cisco certification (CCNA or above) Direct experience with log centralizing technologies, such as ELK Stack or Splunk. Experience and certifications related to virtualization technologies, such as VMWare.

Schedule:

M-F; 8-5

Work Location:

Customer- site

Travel:

Yes, Up to 20%.

Relocation Assistance Available:

No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying to

Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch's 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch's past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.