At Farfield Systems, we believe in the power of our team members to drive meaningful change. For over 23 years, we have proudly served the government contracting community, ensuring that our work aligns with our customers' crucial missions. Our commitment to prioritizing our team members has fostered a culture of excellence, resulting in exceptional service and satisfaction for our clients.
Are you ready to be our next team hero? If you possess a unique blend of people skills and system administrator expertise, we want you to join us in enhancing the technology that supports the Intelligence Community. We are seeking a dedicated System Administrator who specializes in bolstering the security posture of a Linux computing environment for a dynamic team of 30 analysts and developers. Together, we will leverage data science and develop forward-thinking models to optimize strategic decisions regarding Information Technology performance and capacity.
In this pivotal role, you will manage user accounts, oversee the security integrity of three distinct environments, and vigilantly monitor the performance and health of our systems and data-processing applications. Your insights will empower our customers, offering them a clearer view of their network through targeted monitoring and performance management.
Your expertise will be essential as you identify areas for improvement and potential challenges within our mission-critical network. By transforming metrics into actionable information, you will enhance your team's understanding of the network and its implications for our collective success.
Join us at Farfield Systems, where your contributions will not only foster a thriving work environment but will also directly impact the success of our customers' missions. Together, let’s make a difference in the world of technology.
Requirements:
3+ years of experience with system administration for U.S. Government customers
Experience with maintaining and administering virtual machines, including Windows and Linux
Experience administering servers in AWS environments
Experience with system compliance and accreditation
Experience with setting up and configuring system monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Elastic
Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in custom software
Experience coordinating larger-scale systems administration efforts across multiple technical teams or organizations
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain an IAT Level II certification within 180 days of start date
Nice If You Have:
Experience with system state management tools, such as Ansible for Linux and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Windows
Experience with source control tools, such as Git
Experience with programming languages, such as Python
Experience with system scripting languages, such as Bash and PowerShell
Experience with writing technical documentation
Experience with maintaining Elasticsearch or Elastic Stack products
Experience identifying and resolving security advisories and applying vendor patches
Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting three environments, including developing, testing, and producing, in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
IAT Level II certification preferred
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
