Senior Linux System Admin
Role and Responsibilities
Job Title: Linux System Administrator
Job Code: AS20212402-57131
Job Location: Arlington, TX
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To support the installation, optimization, integration, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, modifications, security, and upgrading of development support systems and simulation components to provide services that enable programs to effectively develop simulation software solutions.
Working with complex configuration environments; build servers, virtual labs, generalizing tools to accommodate multiple languages and architectures, and assuring tools and processes scale to accommodate the evolving needs of our diverse teams.
Work closely with the production release and operations teams to establish and deploy consistent, high quality, and packaged builds for our internal and external customers.
Creation of media and procedures for execution of training device coldstart both in-plant and at customer facilities.
Work with other team members to design and document development system architectures and topologies for both general and simulation specific purposes.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
A BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Linux and Windows System Administration, knowledge of hardware, as well as expertise in command line tools.
Scripting (such as Bash/Powershell/Perl)
Account, password and permission management: Users Creation, Group Creation, Permissions, Creations of Folders.
Linux/Windows Integration: File sharing, authentication.
Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution
Maintain documentation for systems and data storage process and procedures
Create/Maintain Documentation for system setup and deploy.
Experience with System Hardening
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with peers, projects, vendors, and other teams
Event log, audit log and syslog analysis
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Clearance is required
Preferred Skills
Strong RedHat Linux and Windows Server System Administration, TCP/IP Networking, shell scripting
Experience with running small network-isolated closed room datacenters.
Experience with Domain Controller setup and configuration of Group Policy Objects
Configure, manage, monitor, and optimize on-line, near-online and off-line storage systems (NAS, SAN, NFS etc).
Strong problem solving and analysis skills
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with peers, projects, vendors, and other teams
Strong ability to gather and quickly analyze system and software problems
Security+ Certification
OS (Such as Red Hat or Windows) or networking certifications
Experience configuring Cisco and/or HP Networking
Strong writing skills to effectively create/update documentation for setup procedures and other system documentation.
Experience with System Hardening with standards such as the DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCAP.
Experience as a Team Lead to include task and budget management
Experience with Windows and Linux Patch Management (such as WSUS and YUM).
Install and maintain Server OS and configuration using automated installation tools such as Kickstart and Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
Install and maintain version control tools such as Rational ClearCase/ClearQuest or Atlassian and Perforce/Git
Ability to work independently and meet/manage department obligations to assigned programs.
Ability to context change and support multiple product lines.
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.
The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person