Job Title: System Administrator - Linux Location: Schenectady, NYClearance: DoE Q or DoD OR Top-Secret clearance Job Type: Contract - Long Term Key Responsibilities
- Administer and optimize RedHat Linux systems, OpenShift, VMWare, and Cloudera platforms including authentication, cluster management, user management, monitoring, performance and data management.
- Implement and enforce security measures to meet NIST 800-53 standards.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance.
- Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system integrity.
- Develop and enforce backup and disaster recovery plans.
- Provide support for system configurations, user management, and access control.
- Document system configurations, procedures and updates.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage applications and services
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least five years' experience with RedHat Linux, VMware, and OpenShift cumulative,
- At least two years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a)
- Strong understanding of system security principles and experience with NIST 800-53 compliance. Proficient in system performance tuning, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Desired Experience
- 3 years' experience with Cloudera Data Platforms (CDP)
- 1 year experience with Denodo data virtualization
- 1 year experience with Neo4j development and administration or other graph database technologies.
- 1 year experience with LakeFS, RedHat OpenShift AI or other data versioning and MLOps tools.
- Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools
- Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, VCP, CCA) are a plus.