Linux Systems Engineer

Overview:

Applied Fundamentals Consulting (AFC) and its subsidiaries provide relevant, discreet, and customized training, risk management, technical support and products to the U.S. Government and private sector operating in the federal market.

Our Vision

Our Vision is to be the premier training, operational, and support company within the Federal Government and Commercial Sector. Clients and strategic partners see us as integral to their success. We anticipate their needs and deliver on every commitment we make.

Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and hold and maintain an active United States Secret Clearance. Top Secret is preferred

We are currently seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support our Headquarters located in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in building and implementing new networks and application services to satisfy business need

Document and maintain network architecture

Contribute to ongoing policies and procedures defined to maintain and improve the network environments

Monitor, protect, and tune network traffic using standard logging and management tools

Ensure staff equipment (i.e. laptops and workstations) are patched and performant

Ensure printers, scanners, and other network infrastructure is accessible to staff

Conduct regular compliance audits to ensure network assets are patched and maintained

Ensure the availability for applications that require network connectivity

Provide expertise in multiple operating systems (Linux/MacOS/Windows/VMWare)

Qualifications:

Required:

Must have at least an active Secret clearance

Competence on Linux command line (2+ year). Familiarity with basic Linux commands, troubleshooting tools, and network administration configurations

Experience (2+ years) in network administration including design, maintenance, monitoring, and upgrading

Competent experience (2+ years) in virtualization technologies (VLAN configuration, vCenter, etc)

Ability to work independently, and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and improve

Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff

Must be willing to report to office location (Herndon, VA) daily to start, can negotiate hybrid schedule after first 6 weeks

Preferred:

Bachelor's of Science in IT-related field of study

5 years of previous working experience as a Linux administrator

Competent in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting

Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SSH, SNMP, etc.

Familiarity with VMWare

Security+ certification

Familiarity with DevOps tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Salt, Gitlab)

Familiarity with SECRET and TS enclave networking requirements

Cybersecurity expertise, including adversarial awareness and common IT Security requirements

Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance preferred

Our benefits

401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting

Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off)

11 Federal Holidays

Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.

Permanent