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Location: TN – Arnold AFB
Job Family Code: P – IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems
Function/Branch: MIS / Infrastructure
Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support
Position Type: Full-time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: L06/L07
- Current U.S. Citizenship is required
- Remote work is not available for this position. The employee is expected to work on-site at our Arnold AFB Location.
Job Title: Linux System Administrator
Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $58,300 - $99,100 / year
Overview
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Linux System Administrator supporting TOS II at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a Linux System Administrator, you will be part of a team responsible for design, support, and maintenance of Linux Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.
Job Duties
- Serve as system administrator for all Linux based servers and workstations with responsibilities including operations, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Manage system backup hardware, applications, and processes.
- Configure and monitor system security.
- Support, maintain, repair, and install workstations, servers, peripherals, and software.
- Assist in the support of Government IT system networks.
- Provide secondary network administration support for Linux workstations, servers, and peripherals.
- Work with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure cybersecurity compliance.
- Document, evaluate, and maintain cybersecurity requirements for Government IT networks.
- Provide end user troubleshooting support for Government IT networks.
- Support and improve processes and procedures within the team.
- Provide support to AEDC customers and contractors.
- Evaluate process effectiveness and implement improvements.
- Support and remediate issues with Government IT networks outside normal hours as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field with 0-4 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Ability to obtain or currently possess certifications required for DoD 8140 within 6 months.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- CompTIA Security+ Certification.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and/or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
- Experience with Linux/Unix/Windows OS environments, hardware, software, storage, HPC, patching, VLANs, VMWare, OpenShift, NetApp ONTAP, Active Directory, SolarWinds NPM.
- Scripting and automation skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with system security hardening, performance tuning, storage management, and network services.
- Experience with NISPOM and DoD/RMF compliance.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Healthcare benefits
- 401K with employer matching
- PTO and holidays
Who We Are
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, providing Test Operations and Sustainment services for AEDC. We are committed to aerospace research and development, leveraging our parent companies' capabilities in testing, evaluation, engineering, and construction services.
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BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.