Unix Administrator

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation is looking for a Unix Administrator for a 2-month engagement, with the possibility of expanding to other projects. You'll be responsible for developing IA solutions, managing UNIX and Linux systems, and supporting Disaster Recovery on mission-critical systems.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

• Develop and document standards and guides for the implementation of IA solutions including compliance, system security design, security testing and IA assessments.
• Recommend management, operational, or technical controls to mitigate risks associated with detected vulnerabilities that could preclude accreditation
  • This includes human procedures, software configuration parameters, system changes, or combination thereof.
• Provide and administer UNIX and Linux NIPRnet and SIPRnet Operating Systems to ensure effective day-to-day operations and resolve issues as they occur.
• Perform assessment, implementations, integration, configuration, device policy, event analysis, training, documentation and provide subject matter expert support to Government in accomplishing the same.
• implement required software to meet IA controls working with the DLA CERT and support Technology Foundation Services architecture throughout the lifecycle.
• Support Disaster Recovery and COOP on mission critical systems.
• Install and maintain COTS products including but not limited to: McAfee, HBSS, TripWire, ArcSight, and others.
• Remotely provide systems management and technical troubleshooting for UNIX SIPRnet/NIPRnet systems.
• Perform customer support functions. Review, coordinate, and recommend IA standards and protocols.
• Perform analysis and validate and recommend security requirements including RMF.

• Experienced UNIX Senior Systems Administrator.
• Minimum 4 years UNIX Administration experience.
• Expertise in specialized information processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions systems administration.
• Information technology support activities for Oracle/Sun, Solaris, HP-UX, and Red Hat Linux operating systems on the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA's) Enterprise Infrastructure.
• Experience in Test/Development, Staging, Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Production environments.
• At least 3 years concentrated hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.

Additional Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Identifies potential problems and solutions through analysis identifying recommended solutions.
  
  

Certifications:

• IAT-II required
• Security + CE
• Computing Environment Certification, one or more of the following: SCSA (Solaris), HPCSA (HPUX), RHCSA (Red Hat), Linux+ (Generic linux)

Work Location Onsite:

• DLA Richmond, VA.
• Dayton, Ohio.
• Columbus, Ohio.
• Telework up to 4 days per week depending on the needs of the client.

Clearance

• Must possess an active Secret personnel security clearance in good standing with eligibility for IT-I privileged access.
• Requires a current T5 (SSBI/SBPR) level background investigation.