Linux Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Linux Engineer on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission. The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally. Responsibilities Develops technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures Troubleshoots complex system hardware and software issues Trains end users on the proper use of hardware and software Performs advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups archive operations Conducts advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines Ensures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network users Evaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategies Coaches and provides guidance to less experience professionals Responsible for provisioning virtual and physical servers or workstations Administering systems using automation and scripting tools to include CLI, Ansible, or various coding languages May serve as a team or task lead Qualifications Clearance Required: TS/SCI Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree 5+ years of related experience as a Linux Administrator Required Certifications: Security+, Network+, or Linux+ certification. Desired Certifications: Additional Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE and LPIC) desired Required Skills: Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMP Skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts Knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation About Abile Group, Inc. Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients. We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients' subject matter experience and Abile's breadth of expertise. EEO Statement Abile Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.