VA Cleared Linux Systems Admin (REMOTE)- Veterans Affairs

Why Join? At ThunderYard, you'll be part of a team working on projects that directly support critical operations for federal clients. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to innovative, impactful work that matters. You'll have the chance to build your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment, where your contributions will make a significant difference. Summary: ThunderYard is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team and support mission-critical infrastructure for a federal client. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Linux-based systems, ensuring their reliability, security, and performance. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless operation of essential services, directly impacting federal operations. We're looking for a proactive professional with strong problem-solving abilities, a deep understanding of Linux environments, and a passion for maintaining robust and secure systems. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, collaborate with talented colleagues, and play a vital role in delivering solutions that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration: Manage and maintain Linux servers ensuring system integrity, performance, and reliability.
• Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and troubleshoot server software, services, and applications.
• Monitoring & Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
• Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, access controls, and patch management to protect systems against vulnerabilities.
• Backup & Recovery: Ensure regular backups and implement disaster recovery solutions to protect data integrity and availability.
• Network Configuration: Configure and troubleshoot network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, and VPNs.
• Incident Response: Respond to and resolve system-related incidents, providing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior Linux administrators and other IT team members.
• Project Involvement: Participate in and lead IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must be VA cleared and have an active VA Public Trust
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in Linux server management (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), shell scripting, and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) for management and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automating system administration tasks using tools like Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems according to federal policy.
• Implement and enforce STIGs, NIST 800-53 controls, and other federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with administering databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle on Linux platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and network services.
• Experience with implementing and managing security measures, including SELinux, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and lead technical initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer), CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC (Linux Professional Institute Certification).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, or Docker.

Compensation: The salary is budgeted at $120,000-$125,000 annually, plus benefits. ThunderYard offers benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k matching, PTO, certification reimbursement and more. Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client. ThunderYard Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our community, and our customers. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination of race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

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