Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Linux Systems Administrator to support the Threat Services Management Office (TSSMO). This position is based in Huntsville, AL.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
- Conduct day-to-day system administration in support of mission requirements and supporting program needs, including patch management, service configuration, log review, and troubleshooting of RHEL systems.
- Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines (VMs) within VMware vSphere, OpenShift, including VM creation, configuration, and OS-level issue resolution.
- Deploy and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, including installation, registration, software provisioning, and baseline configuration.
- Be responsible for applying and evaluating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), support remediation activities, and maintain system compliance artifacts/documentation.
- Support system build-out and sustainment activities associated with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation of an Army Program of Record.
- Assist system ISSO in updating RMF documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan).
- Perform FISMA-required artifact maintenance, maintain security controls by conducting vulnerability assessments and compliance verification using approved tools (e.g., SCAP, Nessus), and coordinate with cybersecurity personnel regarding POA&M items and support management within eMASS.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of professional experience in place of a degree.
- Proven experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in operational environments.
- Demonstrated experience applying DoD STIGs and performing system hardening activities.
- Experience supporting virtualized environments, particularly RHEL OpenShift.
- CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent in accordance with DoD 8570.01.
- SECRET level security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting STIG and SRG assessments using DISA-approved tools.
- Familiarity with RMF processes, NIST security controls, and eMASS workflows.
- Experience administering additional Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Working knowledge of foundational networking concepts applicable to Linux systems.
- TS/SCI security clearance.
Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunities to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.