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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 574Job Title: Linux Systems Eng/Arc SME
Location: Wiesbaden, Germany
Clearance Level: Active Do D - Top Secret SCI
Required Certification(s):
- IAT Level III (CISSP/CASP) + Computing Environment (CE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), and one additional specialized certification cloud technology or relevant to the scope of the PWS.
SUMMARY
As part of Agile Defense, the successful candidates will provide Linux & Cybersecurity services to sustain the RHEL satellite servers on Army and MI Domain networks, both on-premise and in Army Commercial Cloud Service Provider (AC2SP). The contract services will contribute to operation, sustainment, and regulatory compliance of Army JWICS and the MI Domains across the INSCOM G6/GISA global Enterprise.
Agile Defense is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Computer Systems Engineer/Architect - Linux to support a contract providing RHEL services to INSCOM GISA.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Provide support and administration for transitioning current Splunk environment to Elastic. Duties include but not limited to Linux platform administration, dashboard creation, and architecture enhancements needed in a dynamic environment.
- Administer, maintain, troubleshoot, and support an Elastic Search environment on RHEL servers
- Tune and optimize systems and data sources
- Ensure Elasticsearch configurations continue to run under optimal conditions
- Develop dashboards
- Onboard new data sources, parse and extract relevant data while also monitoring license usage
- Complete/maintain STIG configuration checklists of Elastic deployment to support Army and Do D requirements
- Configure Elastic infrastructure to utilize trusted Do D certificate for all communication
- Develop customized Elasticsearch queries, filters, and visualizations
- Expert knowledge of Elasticsearch and Kibana including configuration, optimization and troubleshooting
- "Operate and maintain RHEL satellite server on Army and MI Domain networks both on premise and inv Army Commercial Cloud Service Provider (AC2SP). Utilize Satellite server and Yellow-dog Update Manager H17(YUM), Ansible, v Sphere client, SSH clients, and industry best practices to manage RHEL clients on all GISA Networks (~200 virtual servers initially with expectation to grow approximately 10% every option year).Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux configuration standard baseline compliant with DISA STIG. Publish STIG checklist (.ckl file) no less than quarterly and as changes to the STIG are published. Design, implement, and maintain RHEL Identity Management (Id M) solution on Army MI Networks. Integrage Id M with Active Directory Kerberos and DNS services. Automate Id M policy enforcement to mirror GISA Enterprise Active Directory Id M STIG compliance. Document Id M Standard Operationg Procedures (SOPs) and integrate procedures into GISA AD, Naming Convention, and Quarantine Procedures." Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux configuration standard baseline compliant with DISA STIG. Publish STIG checklist no less than quarterly and as changes to the STIG are published.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications- IAT Level III (CISSP/CASP) + Computing Environment (CE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), and one additional specialized certification cloud technology or relevant to the scope of the PWS.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technology-related field or 15 years of related experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills- Bachelor’s Degree in a technology-related field or 15 years of related experience.
- Experienced Red Hat Linux Administrator.
- Team leadership and technical execution
- Professional hands-on experience in systems engineering tools
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve
- Advanced skillset in time management and task prioritization
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions- Standard Office Environment
- Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Stand or Sit; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See
Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions.
It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
Happy - Be Infectious.Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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