Principal Systems Engineer II (Unix/Linux) with Security Clearance

Company: Buchanan and Edwards
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

Overview Growth requires a strong foundation, and at Buchanan & Edwards, our people are our strength. They are the foundation for building the next generation of innovative IT solutions, revolutionizing the industry, and solving the nation's most critical challenges. Let Buchanan & Edwards help you unleash your potential and reach your goals. Day after day, thousands of men and women at the Department of Justice race against the clock to identify threats to our National Security. They rely on an elite team of Software Developers and Infrastructure experts located in Pocatello, Idaho to provide them with the databases they need to stop attackers in their tracks. BE is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join their ranks. The success of our mission relies on you! Clearance Top Secret Responsibilities * Create and maintain bare-metal and virtual machines with the appropriate distribution of Linux and network configuration, using tools that include Satellite Server, Puppet and BigFix * Monitor and correct critical server issues and process for failures and performance * Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes * Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies * Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time * Provide 4th level support * Engineer multi factor authentication between Linux environments and the enterprise Windows infrastructure * Work with security components to resolve any security findings or vulnerabilities and apply fixes or updates as well as solutions to achieve * Ensure technical documentation exists for all systems and is kept up to date to include inventory and patch levels of all systems to include hostnames, property numbers, IP addresses, enclave, number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, and service accounts on a monthly * Integrate systems with Windows as it applies to authentication and core services dependencies such single sign-on and Active Directory. Engineer and implement solutions for multi factor authentication with FBI standardized software and hardware. * Document system configurations to include passwords, access controls, version number, and revision numbers, patch levels, and inventory to include hostnames, TCP/IP addresses, number Qualifications * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) * 6+ years of experience or Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCA) * Systems Engineer skill set with focus on Unix/Linux based systems such as Red Hat Linux, Solaris,SuSE, and CentOS The Buchanan & Edwards Internship Program hires qualified experienced professionals for a full-time paid internship, where you will learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that will result in future opportunities. As an intern at BE you'll also gain something even more valuable: an understanding for the value of teamwork and collaboration and pride in your contributions to high-visibility projects. Buchanan & Edwards, Inc. is dedicated to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to crafting a workplace that endorses creativity and innovation, and promotes engagement through open communication, acceptance of new people and ideas, and a supportive team dynamic. Buchanan & Edwards, Inc. is an equal Opportunity Employer -Minorities / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation. Buchanan & Edwards is an E-Verify employer. #Indeed #CJ

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