Top Secret Linux Administrator

Job DescriptionInsight Global is seeking a Linux Automation Administrator in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

What you will do:

Provision, manage, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu servers across several internet-connected and internet-disconnected networks.

Develop, utilize, and maintain Ansible Playbooks to secure, patch, and configure Linux servers.

Manage Kubernetes clusters as well as the workloads deployed on the clusters.

Manage and configure connected services such as network adapters, storage, and firewalls.

Deploy, configure, and support monitoring capabilities to detect anomalous conditions or service disruptions.

Investigate service disruptions and provide root cause analysis reports and implement additional steps to prevent subsequent issues.

Support deployments of new hardware and software applications and appliances.

Schedule:

The system administration team is expected to have on-site coverage 0600-1800 Monday-Friday and schedules will be coordinated with other members of the team to ensure this coverage.

Core hours are 0930-1430 Monday-Friday, attendance is expected outside of this window as needed to support meetings, deployments, and team activities.

Skills and Requirements-Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility-BS/BA and 5 years of experience or an MS/MA and 3 year of experience (additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

• Active CompTIA Security+ certification
• Expertise with Configuration as Code (CaC) tooling, Ansible preferred
• Expertise managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu systems on disconnected environments.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling, Terraform preferred.

Experience administering Kubernetes clusters and services.

Experience managing secure computing environments to ad with DISA STIGs and

NIST 800-53

controls.

Experience monitoring system uptime and performance with tools such as Splunk, Grafana, and SolarWinds.

Experience providing detailed technical after-action reports with root cause analysis after outage or security incidents.

Familiarity with host-level networking such as instance firewalls.

Familiarity with storage provider management such as Network File Systems (NFS).Familiarity with source code management tooling such as GitHub or GitLab.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments w people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HRinsightglobal.