Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Akima Systems Engineering is looking for an experienced Red Hat Ansible Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 7, 8, and 9 to work REMOTELY. The successful candidate will be responsible for automating and streamlining operations and processes, as well as maintaining and enhancing the performance of our systems within a FEDRAMP authorized AWS cloud environment for the United States Marine Corps. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and implements Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management, application deployment, and other automation tasks

• Provides expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration and troubleshooting across versions 7, 8, and 9

• Ensures systems are maintained in a FEDRAMP authorized AWS cloud environment in compliance with United States Marine Corps and DoD standards in order to support RMF authorizations.Develop and apply custom data models and algorithms to data sets

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate automation strategies and solutions within the operational environment

• Conducts system performance tuning and monitoring to ensure high availability and reliability

• Develops and maintains documentation related to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records

• Provides technical guidance and support for the migration of services to the cloud, leveraging best practices for security and compliance

• Stays current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying this knowledge to improve the operational environment

• Participates in security audits and remediation efforts to ensure the integrity of the system

• Mentors and trains other team members on Ansible automation and RHEL best practices

• Supports upgrades from RHEL 7 to later versions of RHEL

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years' experience in providingexpertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration and troubleshooting across versions 7, 8, and 9

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Proficient technical writing and public speaking skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Minimum active U.S Government Secret Clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• CompTIA Linux+ Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: ASE - Akima Systems Engineering

Clearance: SECRET

Work Type: Remote

Remote: Yes

ReqID: 2024-11874