Job Information
Cognosante Linux Administrator in Indian Head, Maryland
Security Clearance required:
Able to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly
Cognosante is on a mission to transform our country’s healthcare and national security systems. With our health and security-focused solutions, we help public sector organizations achieve the important task of providing the best possible public services to American Citizens. From Enterprise IT, Data Science, and Security Services, to full-scale Consumer Engagement and Interoperability solutions, we are moving government services forward with transformation and innovation. Learn how we are making a difference in people’s lives today!
Job Description
Cognosante is seeking a TS/SCI Cleared System Administrator. You will work on a team that supports dynamic military and intelligence operations. Working with fellow member, the administrator will maintain systems that will are critical to the US Department of Defense and US Intelligence Community. Location is on-site in Indian Head, MD.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting a highly visible project supporting vital defense initiatives
Provide support to the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the architecture
Maintain system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; escalating application problems to vendor.
On call as needed for System Support
Required Qualifications
Must have one of the following current DoD 8570 Certifications at Level II or III: GSEC / Security+ / SSCP / CCNA Security / CISA / CASP / CISSP / GCIH / GCED
Bachelor’s degree in related field with 10 years relevant experience. Years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
Must have Active TS/SCI Clearance/CI Poly will be require upon employment
Needs experience in the project's current technology (Linux OS, Oracle 19g, Postgres 13.x, Apache/Wildfly, VMs and AWS Cloud stacks).
Able to administer vulnerability management (ACAS and STIGS).
Solid experience with:
DNS, DHCP and Privileged User Account
COTS and GOTS configuration and installation
Oracle 19G and Red Hat & CENTOS
Solaris 10 Spac Edition/ Red Hat CentOS and OS install patching and support
Experience with the following is a plus:· Postgres 9.X (now 13.X)· Future work, would include fail over capabilities / Disaster Recovery duties· VM Ware experience
Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
What We Offer
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:
Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees
Support employee retention and attraction
Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office
Compensation
$142,606.18 - $228,169.88
The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.
What We Promise
Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.
We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at jobs@cognosante.com
At Cognosante, we innovate with purpose. Each day, we create meaningful change by delivering mission-driven solutions for healthcare, civilian, and defense government agencies. When you work at Cognosante, you’ll apply your talents and grow your career with an organization that believes in the missions of our customers – and the right every employee has to an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative workplace. Work with us, and you’ll be challenged and supported—and have the platform to elevate your career to wherever your professional aspirations lead.
Get to know Cognosante employees
We’re driven by our customers’ missions, and measure success by how we improve lives.
We believe innovative solutions start with an innovative culture.
We believe customer understanding is the key to creating innovative solutions.
We know we are stronger together, and we value the diversity of our people.
We believe growth should be a core job benefit.
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