Linux Systems Administrator IV

Working at Macro Solutions, a leading provider of IT and management consulting services, is an opportunity to collaborate with great people who have a passion for the services they provide to our clients. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our project team in Reston, Herndon, or Washington, DC. This position requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring systems are fully operating at high availability, rapidly troubleshooting and resolving systems issues, and handling tickets and calls from the customer.
• Work closely with government Customers, contractor Project Lead, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Application Vendor, and Application End Users.
• Perform daily system monitoring and monthly patching.
• Troubleshoot network and application performance issues and recommend appropriate action.
• Deploy software patches on a monthly basis at the customer location during off-hours.
• Manage system hardening and security through the implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Patching.
• Possess familiarity with Oracle databases environments on Windows and CentOS servers.
• Create or revise existing documentation, but not limited to, the documentation as follows: daily standard operating procedures (SOP), Security Test Procedures (STP) based off a Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), System Install Procedures (SIP), System Administration Guide (SAG), System User Manual (SUM), and/or Interface Control Document (ICD).
• Communicate complex system configurations simply and clearly in documentation.

Education + Experience

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain CI Poly.
• Active Security+ Certification or other IAT Level III Certification.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related professional experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with systems administration, at least 3 of which must be Linux Admin.
• Strong experience with Unix, Linux and CentOS operating systems. Must be comfortable administering from the command line.
• Experience with Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud experience.
• Experience with VMWare.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to anticipate problems & take decisive action.

Macro Solutions is a woman-owned IT and management consulting firm that helps government organizations select, implement, integrate and maintain critical business solutions. A relationship company at our core, we pride ourselves on building high-touch, high-trust environments for our clients and partners, at every level of our business. Assessed at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for both Development and Services and ISO 9001:2015 certification, Macro delivers honest, powerful results from the inside, outward.

Deeply invested in advancing long lasting employee relationships, our distinctive Consultant Care program ensures that our employees are always a priority at every level of the organization and has been integral to our 94% employee retention rate.

Along with a supportive environment and culture that thrives on dreaming big, getting things done and having fun together, Macro Solutions offers employees a full suite of competitive benefits, including health, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

If you would like to learn more about Macro, are interested in joining our team, or would like to learn more about our Consultant Care program visit our website.

Macro Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.