Essential Job Functions

• Ability to develop custom tools using Puppet, Python and Bash to automate Linux infrastructure
• 10+ Years of Linux System Administration
• General understanding of Linux internals (system calls, file systems and processes)
• Experience with Linux Systems hardening (DISA's STIG's)
• Experience with maintaining Red Hat Satellite Server
• Experience with patch management, packaging and OS installs
• Must be highly versed in Linux administration and best practices
• Experience with supporting Linux VMs running in a VMWare environment
• Understanding of networking concepts such as routing and subnets
• Experiencing with developing and maintaining custom tools in Puppet, Python, Perl, Ruby and/or Bash to automate UNIX infrastructure
• Team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently; adjust to changes and priorities and respond efficiently and effectively to emergency situation
• Excellent problem solving, attention to detail, multitasking, communication and complex troubleshooting skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Linux Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) servers and Security Centers
• Experience with monitoring tool Nagios
• Operational experience with RHEL7
• Familiarity with CentOS
• Ability to be on-call and carry on-call cellphone during non-working hours
• Ability to work off-hour shifts and weekend shifts as needed to support ongoing operations

Desired Skills

• Self-starter, proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action
• RHEL certification

Required Education, Certification and Security Clearance

• B.S. Degree and 10+ years' experience as a Linux Administrator
  
• Currently possess DoD IAT Level II certification - Security+CE or equivalent certification or higher.
• At least a Final DOD SECRET clearance required.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. KaylaTek also participates in e-Verify.