Job Title: System Administrator 3 - Linux (RHEL)
Job Number: 11809
Location: Vancouver, WA
Onsite: 5 days per week, Onsite/In person work is required due to compliance and regulatory requirements. This position is not eligible for remote or telework, except in rare situational circumstances for a limited number of duties
Anticipated work schedule: 7am – 4pm, Mon – Fri
Work will require being mobile and being able to move between locations to collect and collate information and evidence
Overtime: 10%
OnCall: Yes May work non-core hours
Travel: Up to 10% for local and field travel
Length: 5 years
MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check
Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview
SUMMARY
This contract, senior level System Administrator 3 position will work within the Operational Infrastructure organization within Transmission Technology group (CLIENT). This position will be part of a small group focused on automation and Infrastructure as code. This position will provide Operating System configuration, security hardening, system patching and collaborating with other team members to automate OS configuration leveraging our suite of on prem private cloud tools. JOV also provides General Support System infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, emergency response, client support, system energization/acceptance testing, and performance analysis and trending
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under CLIENT technical oversight, use professional level skills/ knowledge to perform system administration of the following systems, including:
- Configuring applicable software and systems, maintaining local documentation, installing/updating/removing software, applying change control processes and procedures, planning, and preparing for future growth, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues, and performing system-related training for the following systems:
- Linux Server administration; primarily RHEL.
- VMware Virtualization infrastructure (vCenter, NSX, Aria Suite) support.
- Manage configuration management for Linux Enterprise Environment (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Salt, Chef etc.).
- Source control management (GIT); install, update, and maintain code releases per established procedures.
- Implement and maintain least privileged and role-based access control models.
- Design and support baseline hardening configurations and exceptions for Linux OS.
- Assist and guide software deployment services and package management.
- Drive and support DevOps best practices.
- Provide coding/scripting (Bash or Python) expertise and assistance.
- Design and maintain patching, repository using RHEL Satellite.
- Work on an Infrastructure in predominately air-gapped or isolated environments.
- designs and procedures.
- With CLIENT technical oversight and approval, provide the following support:
- Research, test, and draft / document standardized technical procedures for the deployment of server and workstation computer hardware and associated operating systems; organize, store, and dispose of superseded documents in accordance with Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards.
- Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
- Perform regular assessments of newly discovered vulnerabilities on a wide range of operational network devices, computer systems devices and various software packages. Document patch and vulnerability applicability assessments and recommend vulnerability mitigation options. Report any concerns to the CLIENT manager.
- Respond to support calls utilizing change management software to process and complete the tasks necessary for resolution of technical client issues; unusually complex issues may include involvement of the appropriate CLIENT manager or team lead.
- Provide advice and recommendations for process / procedural changes that may become necessary due to system changes, upgrades, etc. to appropriate CLIENT manager / team lead / CLIENT stakeholders.
- Provide input and recommendations to the CLIENT manager, technical lead, and staff regarding computer infrastructure decisions, and create tasks to fulfill management-directed goals.
- Support and assist the CLIENT team lead and North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP) subject matter experts (SMEs) with implementing, analyzing, and reporting on the operational compliance of all Control Center cyber assets.
- Develop, draft, and recommend improvements to the Control Center’s procedures and processes for compliance with CLIENT and NERC-CIP standards and policies.
- Develop, draft, and recommend improvements to the Control Center’s procedures and processes for CLIENT’s Grid Modernization project, as well as other capital and expense projects.
- Assist CLIENT management with the implementation and promotion of approved operational compliance process improvement efforts, specifically as relates to the administration of the above referenced systems.
- May be required to carry a CLIENT supplied cell phone and work non-core hours when requested.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
- 6 years of experience is required with an associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable fields.
- 10 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
- Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.
- Experience includes a minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support and maintain a virtualized and converged computer environment
Required Technical Skills & Experience
- 5 years of experience with the following:
- Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux Infrastructure
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Self-motivated and takes personal responsibility for their work. Can also work with others on a small team.
- Experience in researching vulnerabilities and deploying security patches in a large IT infrastructure environment using automation.
- Experience architecting, designing, and managing specific technologies such as Puppet/CHEF/SaltStack, VMware Aria Suite, GIT, and centralized patch/package management tools such as RHEL Satellite.
- Experience working in cloud or private cloud environments.
- Experience administering computer systems in a 24/7 high availability operational environment
- Experience performing and analyzing scans using tools such as Nessus
Additional Requirements:
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required
Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.
