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System Administrator

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Chipton-Ross

Sunnyvale, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a System Administrator for a contract opportunity in Sunnyvale, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
):
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph Required
  • US Citizenship required at this facility
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds
  • Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
  • Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems
  • Install operating system security patches and firmware updates
  • Create/manage security groups
  • Coordinate hardware repair activities
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues
  • Create scripts to automate system administration tasks
  • Create/edit Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(DESIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
):
  • Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6, 7, 8, & 9
  • Experience administering virtual machines with VMWare ESXi
  • Performing routine server/workstation patching per guidelines
  • Proficiency in automation with shell and Ansible
  • Successfully install server and associated hardware
  • Successfully install/configure software applications and programs
  • Managing servers in a disconnected environment
  • Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])
  • Proficiency managing and implementing backup and disaster recovery for Linux systems
  • Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Requirements
  • Experience managing Linux systems with NAS/SAN attached storage; ability to troubleshoot storage issues
  • Experience implementing and mangaging end user authentication for Linux systems in a mixed authentication environment:
NIS & SSSD
experience preferred
  • Previous experience with any of Solaris, AIX, POWER, SPARC
REQUIRED EDUCATION
  • Accredited
HSD/GED WORK HOURS
  • Full-Time
  • 4/10 work schedule
  • 1st Shift