Principal Linux System Engineer/ Administrator

(ID: 2024-6111)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Principal Linux System Engineer/ Administrator to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Rockville, MD.

Benefits We Offer

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
  

Axle Informatics is currently seeking an experienced Principal Linux System Engineer/Administrator to join a Service Operations team supporting our federal client. The position is in North Bethesda, MD. (MUST be local to MD, VA or DC area.)

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage Linux systems, applications and environments and ensure those systems comply with Government security standards
• Maintain High Availability infrastructure, ensuring security compliances and high-level performance while minimizing service interruption
• Support Linux systems and associated storage environments on-prem and in the cloud by assisting in the Incident and request management process and by troubleshooting and resolving issues
• Develop, implement, and maintain a secure Linux baseline from existing policies
• Ensure all security support systems are working and up to date on all Linux builds (HBSS, FireEye, Splunk, etc.)
• Follow established change management process for all system configuration changes
• Support the process to develop and maintain system security plans, contingency plans, preparing Authority-to-Operate (ATO)/MOU packages
• Perform administrative functions related to monitoring, support, project activities, and capacity planning
• Automate system patching, configuration management, and compliance auditing using, Ansible or other automated CM products
• Create and maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs
• Ensure Linux servers adhere to NIST, NIH, and industry security standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with applications and services hosted on Linux systems
• May be required to work nights and weekends to support operational activities
• Provide guidance and direction to junior engineers
• Other operational duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Linux Engineering experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in a Production Support environment
• Extensive knowledge in implementing NIST and Federal Security standards on-premise and cloud environments.
• Experience implementing security tools such as Netsparker, HP Fortify, Splunk, and application patching for vulnerabilities
• At least one Industry-relevant certification is mandatory (Linux+, RHCSA, OCP, GCUX, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to clearly communicate and the ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in business productivity tools, such as, Word, Excel, Power-Point, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, etc
• Robust understanding of IT practices, service management, governance frameworks, and industry standards (Ex: ITIL, ITSM, COBIT, ISO)
• Ability to analyze complex data and present findings in a clear and easily understood manner
• Self-motivated, takes ownership, and drives tasks to completion with a sense of urgency
• Sound judgment, positive attitude, and creative outlook required
• NIH or other Government experience preferred
  
  

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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