<p>Overview:</p> <p>Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.</p> <p>Mission:</p> <p>Quantum is seeking a Senior Linux Computer System Administrator to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing (HPC) Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP) and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) DoD Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) located at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The position is currently able to telework two days a week.</p> <p>A successful candidate should be customer service oriented, attentive to detail, self-motivated and work well in teams. The selected system administrator will work with a team of engineers to review and define configurations; create automation scripts to deploy and configure network assets; review and deploy software applications; and provide support for testing, demonstration, and technical interchange meetings to include troubleshooting, patching, hardening, and configuration management. You will also need to be willing to respond to occasional off-hours outages and take part in subsequent service restoration efforts.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide for RedHat Linux systems administration, performance tuning, client security administration, systems software support, and technology assessments in support of a multi-platform UNIX environment. </li><li>Perform systems enhancement, configuration, maintenance, installation, interfaces, coordination, and software installations and upgrades to UNIX operating systems and layered software packages. </li><li>Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum level of performance in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements. </li><li>Perform acceptance testing of modules, subsystems, and total systems. Will be responsible to perform software installation and configuration. </li><li>Monitor log files, performance issues, and the production environment for mission critical systems. </li><li>Demonstrate ability to set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines. </li><li>Ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills and Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Top Secret Security Clearance </li><li>BS degree with three years exp is preferred; will consider AS +6 or HS diploma with a minimum of 8 years' experience performing Computer Systems Administrator and information technology functions </li><li>DoD 8570 IAT II Certification (i.e. Security+) </li><li>OS Software Certification (i.e. Linux+) </li><li>Linux Administration (RHEL 7/8) </li><li>Ability to create/maintain scripts </li><li>DoD System Admin Experience (STIGs, RMF, etc.) </li><li>Comprehensive understanding of Server Management </li><li>Technologies include SIEM, vulnerability assessment, discovery, infrastructure (firewall, IPS/IDS, proxy, network capture), host-based security, penetration testing/external assessment tools, forensics, etc. </li><li>VMware </li></ul> <p>Desired Skills/Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>DoD 8570 IAT II certification or better </li><li>OS Software Certification (i.e. Linux+) </li><li>abbix (or similar tools) </li><li>Radix/eMASS (or similar scanning tools) </li><li>Archival Storage Systems </li><li>Portable Batch System (PBS), Simple Linux Utility for Resource Management (SLURM), or IBM Platform Load Sharing Facility (LSF) schedulers Experience </li></ul> <p>#LI-JL1 #LI-REMOTE</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>