Linux Network Architect

• Design networks, data products, innovative techniques, processes, or programs that enhance functional area management and provide for increased organization of Information Technology processes.
• Develop plans to enhance operational use of systems and hardware and software andkeep abreast of technological advances to ensure continued optimum service.
• Survey network operations to identify and anticipate potential problems, which could lead to loss, serious interruption or compromise of system availability.
• Work with the cyber teamto implement a formal Information Systems Security Plan while also enforcing information System Security policies.
• Provide proactive consultation and instruction with system users to ensure seamless implementation of changes and possess proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Work with the cyber team to implement formal Information Systems Security policies.
• Provide top-tier troubleshooting and optimization skills regarding the functionality and performance of the hardware and software systems to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers are kept at a premium.
• Analyze and diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems, perform testing, troubleshoot, and correct complex problems involving interface and interoperability of system components such as hardware, systems software, and applications programs while providing recommendations for acquisition of equipment, software and/or hardware, which will resolve operational problems.
• Oversee the installation and configuration of the establishment of user environments.
• Develop standard procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery.
• Contractor shall perform on-site setup and configuration management control of Linux-based cluster computers.
• Apply innovative techniques and seasoned judgement to assist management in identifying areas where IT systems can reduce or eliminate labor and time-intensive manual processes.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Minimum 10 years' experience administering Microsoft and Linux Servers
• PL3/PL4 System Experience
• Experience with:
• Networking and COMSEC
• Data Center/Enterprise Visualization Configuration and Control (VMWare, VSphere, Cisco, (UCS, FlexPods))
• Networking (e.g. Firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, NIC Bonding, COMSEC)
• Storage Area Networking (NetApp, JBOD/RAID)
• Linux Imaging (e.g. Ansible, KickStarts, PXE-booting)
• Linux Software Management (e.g. Modules, STIG Compliance/OpenSCAP, yum, rpm)
• Windows/other cross platform development skills (e.g. Active Directory, DDNS, DHCP, Authentication (Maria PAM), batch, PowerShell)

• 10+ years' experience administering MS and Linux Servers

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com