Overview:
Applied Fundamentals Consulting (AFC) and its subsidiaries provide relevant, discreet, and customized training, risk management, technical support and products to the U.S. Government and private sector operating in the federal market.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to be the premier training, operational, and support company within the Federal Government and Commercial Sector. Clients and strategic partners see us as integral to their success. We anticipate their needs and deliver on every commitment we make.
Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and hold and maintain an active United States Secret Clearance. Top Secret is
We are currently seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support our Headquarters located in Herndon, VA.
Responsibilities:
Assisting in building and implementing new networks and application services to satisfy business need
Document and maintain network architecture
Contribute to ongoing policies and procedures defined to maintain and improve the network environments
Monitor, protect, and tune network traffic using standard logging and management tools
Ensure staff equipment (i.e. laptops and workstations) are patched and performant
Ensure printers, scanners, and other network infrastructure is accessible to staff
Conduct regular compliance audits to ensure network assets are patched and maintained
Ensure the availability for applications that require network connectivity
Provide expertise in multiple operating systems (Linux/MacOS/Windows/VMWare)
Qualifications:
Required:
Must have at least an active Secret clearance
Competence on Linux command line (2+ year). Familiarity with basic Linux commands, troubleshooting tools, and network administration configurations
Experience (2+ years) in network administration including design, maintenance, monitoring, and upgrading
Competent experience (2+ years) in virtualization technologies (VLAN configuration, vCenter, etc)
Ability to work independently, and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and improve
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff
Must be willing to report to office location (Herndon, VA) daily to start, can negotiate hybrid schedule after first 6 weeks
:
Bachelor's of Science in IT-related field of study
5 years of previous working experience as a Linux administrator
Competent in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SSH, SNMP, etc.
Familiarity with VMWare
Security+ certification
Familiarity with DevOps tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Salt, Gitlab)
Familiarity with SECRET and TS enclave networking requirements
Cybersecurity expertise, including adversarial awareness and common IT Security requirements
Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
Our benefits
401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off)
11 Federal Holidays
Life Insurance, Short and Long-term coverage paid for by the company
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on , , , , , , military service eligibility or veteran status, , , , maritalstatus, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace .