Systems Administrator, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Arlington, VA
Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Arlington, VA,
US
Systems Administrator
Date Posted: 2024-06-09
Job description
Job ID: 667895BR
Date posted: Jun. 05, 2024
Program: ACL
Description:The Advanced Concepts Lab (ACL) at Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is seeking an IT Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator with a demonstrated ability to independently develop solutions to systems administration challenges in heterogeneous computing environments. The selected candidate will serve as a system and network administrator for multiple program and internal R&D systems that support the research and development activities carried out by ACL's engineers and scientists. These systems collectively comprise 75+ servers and associated network devices, workstations, and application-specific hardware. ACL's systems generally include Windows, Linux, and VMware vSphere/ESXi machines running COTS, FOSS, and bespoke applications. ACL's systems rely heavily on Python to automate processes.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
* Selection, installation, configuration, and integration of hardware and software in support of program requirements and as directed by technical leadership.
* Documenting and/or automating systems administration procedures, and assisting the engineering and test teams with automating test activities.
* Identifying and implementing industry best practices for systems administration.
* Developing solutions to system security needs that meet customer security requirements without negatively affecting program performance, or if security requirements cannot be met, developing technical and/or procedural mitigations to minimize residual risk due to the unmet security requirements.
* Day-to-day administration of ACL information systems, to include monitoring for hardware and software failures, troubleshooting, Microsoft patch management, and anti-virus definition updates.
* Inventorying government furnished equipment incorporated into information systems.
Basic Qualifications:
* In-depth systems administration experience with Linux - Debian, Ubuntu, and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience is preferred, but applicants with sufficient experience using other Linux distributions will be considered
* Demonstrated track record of successfully designing/installing new systems or adding significant new functionality to existing systems
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Current final Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access; applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Desired Skills:
* In-depth systems administration experience with Windows client and server operating systems and Active Directory
* GitLab administration
* Experience with or interest in developing skills in the following technical areas:
- Windows/Linux Integration - Services for Unix/Subsystem for Unix-based Applications, NFS, and Samba
- Network Administration - Ethernet switching, TCP/IP subnetting & routing (static & dynamic), DHCP, DNS, Cisco routing & switching, Ubiquiti Unifi switching, Netgate/pfSense routing & firewalling
- Scripting/Automation - Python, bash, Windows PowerShell, Puppet, Chef, Ansible
- Administering systems accredited under RMF (NISPOM and/or ICD 503)
- COMSEC inline network encryptors (e.g., KG-175 family)
- Adjacent facilities concerns - three phase power distribution, chilled water cooling systems, copper and fiber plant cabling
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Date posted: Jun. 05, 2024
Program: ACL
Description:The Advanced Concepts Lab (ACL) at Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is seeking an IT Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator with a demonstrated ability to independently develop solutions to systems administration challenges in heterogeneous computing environments. The selected candidate will serve as a system and network administrator for multiple program and internal R&D systems that support the research and development activities carried out by ACL's engineers and scientists. These systems collectively comprise 75+ servers and associated network devices, workstations, and application-specific hardware. ACL's systems generally include Windows, Linux, and VMware vSphere/ESXi machines running COTS, FOSS, and bespoke applications. ACL's systems rely heavily on Python to automate processes.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
* Selection, installation, configuration, and integration of hardware and software in support of program requirements and as directed by technical leadership.
* Documenting and/or automating systems administration procedures, and assisting the engineering and test teams with automating test activities.
* Identifying and implementing industry best practices for systems administration.
* Developing solutions to system security needs that meet customer security requirements without negatively affecting program performance, or if security requirements cannot be met, developing technical and/or procedural mitigations to minimize residual risk due to the unmet security requirements.
* Day-to-day administration of ACL information systems, to include monitoring for hardware and software failures, troubleshooting, Microsoft patch management, and anti-virus definition updates.
* Inventorying government furnished equipment incorporated into information systems.
Basic Qualifications:
* In-depth systems administration experience with Linux - Debian, Ubuntu, and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience is preferred, but applicants with sufficient experience using other Linux distributions will be considered
* Demonstrated track record of successfully designing/installing new systems or adding significant new functionality to existing systems
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Current final Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access; applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Desired Skills:
* In-depth systems administration experience with Windows client and server operating systems and Active Directory
* GitLab administration
* Experience with or interest in developing skills in the following technical areas:
- Windows/Linux Integration - Services for Unix/Subsystem for Unix-based Applications, NFS, and Samba
- Network Administration - Ethernet switching, TCP/IP subnetting & routing (static & dynamic), DHCP, DNS, Cisco routing & switching, Ubiquiti Unifi switching, Netgate/pfSense routing & firewalling
- Scripting/Automation - Python, bash, Windows PowerShell, Puppet, Chef, Ansible
- Administering systems accredited under RMF (NISPOM and/or ICD 503)
- COMSEC inline network encryptors (e.g., KG-175 family)
- Adjacent facilities concerns - three phase power distribution, chilled water cooling systems, copper and fiber plant cabling
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First