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Linux Automation Administrator-Senior

NetSage
Location
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Infrastructure
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Technology or related field and five years of relevant experience, or Master of Science (M.S.) degree and three years of relevant experience, or no degree and nine years of relevant experience
  • Active CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Expert-level experience with Configuration as Code (CaC) technologies, with Ansible strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise administering RHEL and Ubuntu systems in disconnected or restricted network environments
Nice to have
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, particularly Terraform
  • Experience administering Kubernetes clusters and services
  • Experience securing systems in accordance with DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-53 security controls
  • Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability platforms such as Splunk, Grafana, or SolarWinds
  • Experience developing detailed outage and security incident reports, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
What the job really is

The Senior Linux Automation Administrator at NetSage will be responsible for administering secure Linux environments, specifically Red Hat Linux and Ubuntu servers, across various network settings. Daily tasks include maintaining Kubernetes infrastructure, developing Ansible Playbooks, and implementing secure configuration and monitoring practices in mission-critical environments. The role requires strong Linux administration and automation skills, particularly in secure and disconnected environments.

Things to weigh
  • The job requires a high-level security clearance, which may limit the candidate pool.
  • The description is intentionally vague, so candidates may need to inquire further about specific responsibilities and expectations.
  • The role involves working in secure and potentially disconnected environments, which may present unique challenges.
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