IT Systems Administrator

Job Title: Linux System Administrator / IT

Location: White Oak, MD

Function/Branch: Engineering / Tunnel 9

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: M08 - M09

Salary Range: $98,000 - $150,000 per year

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Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an IT Linux System Administrator to support the United States Air Force Test Operation Sustainment Contract (TOS II), at the Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. The System Administrator will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting and maintaining a multi-operating system environment vital to hypersonic ground testing. The ideal candidate will possess a broad spectrum of experience relevant to system configuration, deployment, installation, and maintenance.

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

Manage and maintain Linux systems, overseeing their administration, operation, and enhancement.

Job Duties:

Oversee and manage all network resources supporting site facility operations, to include:
• Administering, supporting, configuring, installing, and troubleshooting IT hardware and software.
• Analyzing staff and customers' needs to identify opportunities for enhancing network capabilities and implementing new services. Develop and propose solutions, including budgets and schedules, for hardware and software upgrades.
• Proactively collaborating with team members to identify and address potential network shortfalls before they impact facility testing operations.
• Working with the Information Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
• Provide technical support for Red Hat Linux and Windows-based workstations and servers, printers, and other peripheral equipment essential to facility operations. This support encompasses:
  • Administering, configuring, installing, and troubleshooting basic system, desktop, and server issues.
  • Managing, upgrading, and enhancing server and workstation storage to meet current and future needs.
  • Maintaining and managing system backup applications and processes.
  • Configuring, monitoring, and managing system security.
  • Supporting, maintaining, repairing, and installing workstations, servers, peripherals, and software applications related to wind tunnel operations (mentioning the wind tunnel adds specificity and clarity).
  • Supporting virtualized environments (e.g., VMware and KVM).
  • Managing hardware and software maintenance and licensing contracts.
• Collaborate with the ISSM and Information Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with information assurance regulations mandated by the DAFMAN.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, evaluation, and consistent compliance with cybersecurity requirements for all government IT systems and their components.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with company safety policy and OSHA compliance.
• Perform other non-IT related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in an IT-related field with 5-10 years of progressively relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with networking topologies, hardware, and cabling.
• Experience with Linux and Windows hardware and systems, including:
  • Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Configuration and application of security policies and templates for system hardening.
  • Configuration, monitoring, and tuning of server applications and performance.
  • Storage management and services, including RAID, LVM, and NFS.
  • Scripting environments and shell scripts
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, repairing, specifying, and upgrading network and computer hardware (Windows 11, RHEL)
• Scripting experience (e.g., Perl, PHP, JavaScript, Bash)
• Firewall hardware/software experience (rule generation/implementation, hardware definition/configuration)
• Experience with network switches, routers, and other networking devices
• Experience with legacy software (e.g., Apache, Tomcat), Linux NIS, Windows LDAP, and TCP/IP
• Experience with HPE switches, routers, servers, and SAN technology
• Project management experience (multi-faceted projects, requirements definition)

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

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