Linux Subject Matter Expert

Req ID: 306892 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Linux Subject Matter Expert to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Position's General Duties and Tasks: 

Serve as a LINUX OS subject matter expert to configure, manage, and troubleshoot OS related issues and be responsible for the implementation of all RMF controls.  The ideal candidate will be a LINUX OS expert with documented experience implementing RMF compliance controls and hardening best practices within DoD.   In this role, you will regularly collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to properly identify issues, document processes, and test resolutions.

Job Summary:

• Configure, manage, and maintain Linux OS systems in various environments (physical, virtual, cloud)
• High level troubleshooting of common applications and their interactions with the underlying operating systems.       
• Act as an escalation point for advanced OS troubleshooting of supported servers
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of storage systems and backup solutions
• Collaborate with DAF enterprise and program security teams to ensure requirements are met
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with customers, stakeholders, and peers

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience with the Linux Operating System 
• Minimum 5 years of experience with command-line skills and scripting abilities (Bash, Python) 
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Agile Scrum methodologies  
• Minimum 3 years of experience testing, deploying, and troubleshooting the installation of RHEL and third-party software updates 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in RHEL installation, configuration, and maintenance 
• Minimum 2 years of experience with RMF and STIG requirements  
• Minimum 5 years of experience with planning, configuring, deploying, and implementing automated software and firmware patching, such as WSUS, SCCM, YUM, SolarWinds, etc. for heterogeneous operating systems environments (e.g., Microsoft Windows and Linux) 
• Minimum 5 years of experience with networking protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, etc.) 
• Minimum 2 years of experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, Visio) and SharePoint  
• Minimum 1 year of experience with ITILv4 
• Minimum 2 year of experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) 
• Minimum 2 year of experience managing RHEL servers in a DoD environment. 
• DoD 8140 compliance; Security + certification
• Bachelor’s degree in related field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant experience
  • PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years relevant experience
• Secret Clearance required 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience with ServiceNow 
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Familiarity with database administration
• Acts independently to expose and resolve problems 

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