SAP NS2 Senior Linux Administrator - Virtual

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SAP NS2 Senior Linux Administrator - Virtual

 

Company Description:

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

 

This position requires access to customer data.  Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. 

 

As a Senior Linux Subject Matter Expert, you will be supporting multiple build and operations managed service provider teams hosting Cloud based ERP services.

 

Essential Skills & Experience: 

 

• 10+ years Linux Administration experience supporting production environments
• Deep understanding of Linux networking
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD Top Secret, CompTIA Sec+, and a Linux certification (e.g., LPIC-2 or RHCE). Certifications required within 90 days of start.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Linux storage technologies, like logical volume manager (LVM), network file system (NFS), and Common Internet File System (CIFS)
• Experience with systemd, including configuring custom services
• Experience with Linux firewall technologies like firewalld and iptables
• Expert in Linux troubleshooting and debugging skills; have a passion for problem-solving and investigation
• Expert with shell scripting (Bash or Korn)
• Experience with integrating Linux with Active Directory using System Security Services Daemon (SSSD)
• Experience with writing and using automation with frameworks like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Experience with Python or similar languages like Perl and Ruby with a focus on automation
• Candidate would be expected to be proficient with Python within three months
• Experienced with automated Linux patch management in an enterprise environment
• Experience with reviewing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Nessus ACAS output to determine the best corrective action
• Experience implementing Linux OS hardening, auditing, and host level intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• Highly skilled in identifying performance bottlenecks, identifying anomalous system behavior, and resolving root cause of service issues.
• Understanding of OS Virtualization and/or Cloud concepts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• multitask with several customers, coworkers, and projects
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to deliver high-quality deliverables

 

Preferred Skills: 

• Prefer Red Hat Certified Engineer (CE) certification
• Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines STIGs (Preferred)
• Experience with managing large numbers of Linux hosts
• AWS certifications
• Experience with change control procedures related to altering customer systems in an enterprise environment
• Integration with LDAP (Windows and/or UNIX based)
• Hand-on experience using AWS SSM for Configuration/Patch Management
• Experience using and configuring Tripwire or Advanced Intrusion Detection Environmen