Network Operations Center Specialist and Linux (RHEL) system administration

Description

The Multi-Domain Solutions Division at Leidos currently has openings for a Cyber Security Engineer / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). Our team supports the Advanced Battle Management System's (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Network Manager program. In this mission we support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to field and operate the ABMS Digital Infrastructure, which is foundational in creating a unified command-and-control infrastructure connecting/ integrating sensors, data streams, and weapon systems across all domains (air, land, sea, cyber, and space). This will ultimately allow U.S. forces from all services - as well as allies and partners - to sense, make sense and act upon a vast array of data and information faster than adversaries can detect and respond to. The NOC Specialist will provide advanced technical expertise and operational leadership to the C2NSOC operations floor. This individual will be critical in systems operations and C2NSOC operator training.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as systems support for NSOC operations, diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues impacting systems and networks.

• Oversee and manage systems with expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 and Windows 2019/2022.

• Train and mentor operators, ensuring proficiency in operational processes and technical systems.

• Collaborate with C2NSOC leadership, providing regular updates, recommendations, and insights to align with operational goals.

• Implement changes and optimize Windows and Linux systems to enhance reliability and performance.

• Collaborate with Tier 3 engineering on deployment changes for production systems.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a DoD TS/SCI Clearance.

• Must have a current security certification in accordance with DoD 8140 and be able to get an appropriate computing environment certification within 6 months. DoD 8570 IAT/IAM level III equivalent.

• Experience in Windows Server management, Active Directory and system patching.

• Experience with RHEL 9 system administration and patching mechanisms.

• Experience with Powershell and BASH scripting.

• Must be able to grasp a wide range of unique skills, able to think and respond quickly to real-time dataflow problems.

• Knowledge of troubleshooting system issues.

• Familiarity with syslog and Windows Event Viewer.

• Working knowledge of all tools in the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

• Proven experience in providing support for complex technical environments.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor personnel in technical and operational domains.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications in Red Hat or Windows.

• Experience in managing Windows Domain Infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, SCCM)

• Familiarity with best practices for disaster recovery and backup experience

• Virtualization experience working with VMware for infrastructure management.

• Automation tools experience.

Familiarity with operational support procedures for mission environments.

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.