System Administrator

M9 Solutions, San Diego, CA

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

 

M9 Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator to work on a government contract for a client located in San Diego, CA. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Join a team supporting customers.
  • Design, implement, and manage lab infrastructure to meet customer requirements.
  • Build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers and user workstation hardware and software.
  • Design and implement workgroup-scale networks.
  • Build and manage authentication, file-share, and other collaboration servers to support groups of heterogeneous client systems.
  • Work with cyber security staff to develop and apply hardening steps to systems for classified use to security controls and other customer standards.
  • Document system configuration for new and existing systems.
  • Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service.
  • Engineer systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs.
  • Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments.
  • Fault find, analyze, and log information for reporting of performance exceptions.
  • Proactively monitor system performance and capacity planning.
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware.
  • Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks.
  • Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment.
  • Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Work Authorization: US Citizenship.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Typically, a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related technical discipline.
  • A combination of the following: Linux+, RHCE, RHCSA, LPIC- 1: Linux Administrator, LPIC- 2.
  • Linux Engineer or LPIC- 3: Enterprise Linux Professional Certification.
  • 5+ years of experience working as a Linux Administrator.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, etc.
  • Familiarity with VMWare and virtualization concepts and/or Docker or Podman Containers.
  • Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting.
  • Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP.
  • Knowledge of existing virtual machine and cloud technologies including principles and methods of scalability to match workloads.
  • Knowledge of multiple specialties such as operating systems, database platforms, storage technologies, including knowledge of administering operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Server.
  • Demonstrated experience working on remote Systems via use of command line.
  • Hands-on experience integrating Linux servers in Active Directory (or using LDAP/Kerberos).
  • Experience installing and configuring basic services including httpd/Apache, vftpd and sshd.
  • Ability to arrange things or actions in an order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of dependencies.
  • Experience with operating system update services such as WSUS, YUM or DNF.
  • Knowledge of the following technologies: Ansible modules, PowerShell scripting, ELK Stack and Trellix Anti-Virus and integrating Linux with Windows Active Directory.
  • Customer service oriented, with the ability to understand and act on customer needs and priorities.
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
  • Flexibility in approach to finding solutions.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to use those skills to present information to a diverse population (technical and non-technical).

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with centralized authentication technologies such as LDAP and Active Directory domains in supporting (Windows/Linux) cross-platform clients.
  • Experience with enterprise-level Windows Server operating environments, including Windows.
  • Active Directory, Group Policy Management, SharePoint, Exchange services.
  • Experience with monitoring solutions such as ELK Stack.
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): EC2, S3 and EFS storage.
  • DevOps and/or DevSecOps.
  • Experience implementing Ansible modules and configuration management with Git.
  • Parallel system architectures, designing for high availability, performance benchmarking, multi-level security, STIG hardening and compliance, encryption in motion, data at rest encryption, software designed data center (SDDC).
  • Agile design methodologies.
  • Knowledge of encrypted communications and information security/assurance/cyber policies and procedures.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

  • M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range
$60,000—$180,000 USD

 

M9 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled.

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M9 is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact M9’s Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or at 703-936-0880.

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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