Job Description

Are you ready to put your information technology skills to the test in a challenging weapon system environment critical to the nation's defense? Qualis is looking for a highly skilled Linux System Administrator to support weapons evaluation. We offer world-class benefits and a competitive salary. If you think your skills are up to the challenge then read below and apply now. for this immediate opening.

The 96th Test Wing (96TW), headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), is host to a wide range of activities that support all services, multiple Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, Contractors, and Allied Nations. The 96TW, under the command of AFTC, is the T&E center for Air Force air-delivered weapons, navigation and guidance systems, Command and Control systems, and Air Force Special Operations Command systems. The Wing provides expert evaluation and validation of the performance of systems throughout the design, development, acquisition, and sustainment process to ensure the warfighter has technologically superior, reliable, maintainable, sustainable and safe systems. The 96th Test Wing performs DT&E across the complete system life cycle for a wide variety of customers including: Air Force Systems Program Offices, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), logistics and product centers; major commands; other DoD services and United States (US) Government agencies (Department of Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), etc.); foreign military sales; and private industry. This position is located at Eglin AFB, FL. Qualis Corporation is hiring a Linux System Administrator (Level III) to provide Technical Support as a System Administrator for the 96 Range Control Squadron (96 RNCS).

Essential Functions:

· Responsible for the maintenance, configuration and operation of Linux computer systems in a multi-/system server HPC environment

· Install and build system images and upgrade systems as required within short timelines

· Comprehend and interpret requirements in order to build supporting IT checklists

· Responsible for the installation and maintenance of security patches on Production, Integrations, and Development systems

· Maintain system security across the environment in coordination with organizations security requirements and policies

· Ensure local services are reliable (account management, storage arrays, disaster recover, backups, etc.)

· Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure

· Provide cybersecurity support for application development, planning, network implementation, systems integration, communication support, computer-communication maintenance, asset management and security controls

· Provides test area support with collecting, controlling, documenting, disseminating, and preserving IS physical/logical layout and configuration

· Monitors and documents system changes in accordance with the Configuration Management Policy.

· Assist the government in producing, maintaining and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Security Plans (SSP) and maintaining Authority to Operate documentation.

· Development, implementation and updating of Information Management Plans

· Must have experience with compliance of DoD Security and Technical Implementation Guidelines, policies and procedures as they apply to systems baseline configurations.

· Provide information assurance support to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other relevant field with 3-10 years of experience.

· Must have experience with Linux operating system and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python or Perl). Prefer candidate to be Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

· Prefer candidate to be Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

· Experience using VMware virtualization with NetApp storage appliances.

· Knowledgeable of standard networking principles and practices.

· Experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) required.

· Must be compliant with DoD 8140 with Security + certification.

· Must have ability to quickly understand the customers overall technical objectives and apply effective solutions.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction.

· Must exemplify a dedication to achieving the mission of the 96TW as well as high standards of quality and excellence in performing the duties.

· Must be able to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

· Highly sought after Red Hat Identity Management experience.

Security Clearance

· Must have an ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

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