Our client, a leading federal defense contractor has multiple openings for Linux and Cloud Application Support Specialists responsible for ensuring virtual machines and applications run successfully within a Platform As A Service environment. The Linux and Cloud Application Support Specialist will be responsible for new installation and deployment of Platform As A Service systems, to include monthly systems updates and troubleshooting application or VM issues.

With a focus on Systems Administration, you will be expected to oversee Red Hat LINUX, UNIX, or Windows OS command line administration along with Trusted Network Environment (TNE) Pitbull command level administration. You'll also manage command line troubleshooting of OS and associated hardware/software.

Additional responsibilities include:

- Providing day-to-day communication/network security operation and maintenance of multiple secure network infrastructures.
- Troubleshoot network architectures consisting of multilevel access and multilevel security platforms supporting both CONUS and OCONUS sites.
- Configure, install, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, VOIP systems, video teleconferencing, and various other network and telecommunication components.
- Troubleshoot and/or install 10/100/1000 Base T and fiber optic wiring as needed in support of network systems.

Required Skills

- Must be US Citizen due to work being performed
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a specialized area; or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
- Hands on experience with UNIX/LINUX
- Clear understanding of routing protocols, TCP/IP protocols, security requirements and network communications
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Clear understanding of CISCO Routers, Switches, WAN Protocols (EIGRP), QOS, LAN and Data Center Protocols (Spanning-Tree, Fabric-enabled technologies, VoIP to support Data, Voice and Video)