Systems Administrator - QinetiQ US

Company Overview:

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview:

We are recruiting for a Systems Administrator that will work on a team that primarily supports a program to perform the operations and maintenance of a large-scale data lake using cloud technologies

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the system’s logs and applications on a daily basis. Automate this monitoring to the extent possible
• Conduct system backups on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor
• Conduct data archiving on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor
• Perform system hardening of Linux systems according to information security engineering principles and industry best practices
• Maintain all server, including Windows servers, Linux servers, Oracle database servers, Apache servers, DNS servers and Domain controllers
• Apply server patches and operating system updates in a timely fashion as defined by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Automate this process to the extent possible
• Assist the Sponsor with hardware and software acquisitions and implementation
• Ensure software licenses are renewed as appropriate
• Obtain Sponsor waivers as necessary
• Submit Discrepancy Reports (DR) and Requests for Change (RFC) through the appropriate Sponsor channels
• Work closely with the ISSM and other customer security elements as required

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
• Demonstrated experience performing systems administration
• Demonstrated experience in the following: Linux servers, Windows servers, DNS servers, Domain controllers, and network storage devices.
• Demonstrated experience designing, configuring and installing information systems that include routers, servers, switches, storage systems, and laptops.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Microsoft Windows based domains
• Provide field support via foreign travel 1-2 times a year
  
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience deploying the complete DevOps lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test driven development
• Demonstrated experience in the deployment, provisioning, operations and maintenance of Linux environments running centos and Ubuntu
• Demonstrated experience working Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies such as ICD503 to ensure system security and data integrity

Company EEO Statement:

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.