Systems Administrator
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Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time Systems Administrator opportunity available based in Moehringen, Germany. Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD TS/SCI security clearance and meet TESA accreditation requirements. ***TESA Certification allows employees the to be tax exempt for both Germany and US, in addition to other great perks***
Employees may be eligible for: relocation reimbursement, housing allowance, COLA and school reimbursement for dependents.
This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organization, US EUCOM located OCONUS in Stuttgart, Germany. This position is required to travel OCONUS.
As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will take ownership of configuring, optimizing, and maintaining our Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and other Linux-based systems. Drawing on your 7-9 years of IT experience, you will troubleshoot, monitor, and secure Linux environments that support critical infrastructure for global military operations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring high availability, peak performance, and the overall integrity of these systems to meet the demands of mission-critical services.
ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES
- Manage and monitor system resources to ensure optimal performance, including performing capacity planning and implementing best practices for system optimization.
- Administer Linux-based systems by handling tasks such as installation, configuration, patching, and security hardening, adhering to DISA STIG requirements for system security.
- Support automation of system administration tasks using shell scripting or tools like Ansible, GitLab, AWX/AAP, PowerShell, and participate in the development of CI/CD pipelines for future automation efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing limited support for Windows and networking systems when necessary.
- Contribute to incident resolution by troubleshooting system issues in real time, delivering Tier 2/3 support for Linux-based systems and applications.
- Systems and tools you may work with include, but are not limited to: ServiceNow, RHEL, Ubuntu, NXLog/SYSLog, Red Hat Satellite, Content Delivery Nodes, AWX/Ansible Automation Platform, GitLab, Clevis & Tang, Apache, and Splunk.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Bash scripting, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and containerization (Docker, Openshift, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- A solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Security awareness with experience implementing best practices to ensure system integrity and compliance.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in a Linux environment and working with the DOD.
- Ensures the security of business systems and applications, mitigating new vulnerabilities to meet the latest Cyber/IA requirements. Reviews and prepares documentation for systems, tests and installation of software.
- Investigates and recommends methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Administers systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules. Interfaces with vendors for trouble calls. Supports the planning of system/environment requirements for individual projects. May provide work direction and guidance to others.
- The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present products and ideas in a business-like manner. The candidate will be required to work in dynamic fast paced environments that require team interaction and coordination of efforts. The candidate must be experienced in interfacing with both client managers and system users.
- Specifically, Systems Administrators (SA) will be responsible for supporting systems and applications on a geographically dispersed Enterprise network with multiple types of servers and server applications. The SA will be responsible for system administrator functions supporting a global Active Directory infrastructure in a mixed platform environment. The SA will provide senior level knowledge and Tier 1/2/3 support to the customer and their components to include Tier 1/2/3 infrastructure troubleshooting and support that involves the configuration and administration of servers in their area of operation.
- Additionally, the SA will provide remote support and/or travel to customer servers and sites as required. The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining and supporting network devices consisting of primarily Cisco routers and switches. Using this knowledge, the system administrator will be successful in providing necessary administration and maintenance support of this system.
- BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS +7 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 11 years of recent specialized experience
- RedHat Certified Solutions Associate or greater, Linux+, LPIC (1,2, or 3), or comparable computer certification.
- CompTIA Security + (IAT Level II or greater)
- These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- ITIL v3 - Foundation
- Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files Experience with Microsoft SCCM Experience working in VmWare ESXi environments. Experience with network storage (SAN/NAS). Experience with enterprise backup solutions. Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs. Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards. Experience working with and supporting Cisco Routers and Switches
- Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
- Ability to travel up to 10%. In some occasions, overnight travel may be required.
- Active Passport in support of OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
- Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements. If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.
- Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
- Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
- May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background investigation. In connection with working on certain federal contracts, a drug screen may also be required.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:
- Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
- Paid time off and holidays
- Generous tuition & training assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Performance-based bonuses
- Community involvement & outreach
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tickets at Work
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