Linux Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. Our capabilities include supplying federal government entities and private businesses with software development, scientific and engineering technical assistance, systems integration, and enterprise security. Since its founding in 1996, OST has been committed to delivering high-quality, best-in-class results that bring added value to our clients while investing in our employees' futures by providing exciting projects to work on, and robust benefits to include technical training and certifications, relocation assistance and a 401K match with immediate vesting. Open Systems Technologies Corporation is seeking an experienced System Engineer to lead the engineering work for an on-premise system with a mission operations team. The team is involved in the operation and sustainment of multiple operational cloud and on-premise deployed geospatial solutions. A successful candidate will have experience with the installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of this on-premise system. The candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks effectively. RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities will involve taking a leadership role in system changes and improvements; working directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot issues; proactively recommend configuration changes to help improve system performance; regularly work with government and contractor POCs to keep systems security compliant; and author and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: CLEARANCE: Must currently possess an active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph post-hire
Requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR additional years of experience in lieu of degree Must meet DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher) Must have Linux administration experience provisioning end users Experience managing and configuring RHEL environments Strong understanding of NGA Networking Proficient reviewing STIG/IAVA scans and remediating vulnerabilities Experience performing Virtual Machine backups/snapshots Experience working with Security to support ISCP exercises Experience scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Red Hat Certification(s) Linux Certification(s) Agile Certification(s) Team Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence) BENEFITS OST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has been operating since 1996 providing support on various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end-of-year profit sharing.