M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior UNIX Engineer to work on a government contract for a client located in Colorado Springs, CO. An active Secret clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily systems administration and help desk tasks, to include building, monitoring, maintaining, patching, and troubleshooting physical and virtual systems across Solaris and Linux environments.
- Develop scripts using Perl, Python, PowerShell, VBScript, or other similar tools to improve administration automation.
- Manage file systems (ZFS, UFS) to include partitioning, growing/shrinking file systems, and troubleshooting complex storage issues.
- Assist and manage VEEAM storage appliance.
- Manage, update, and troubleshoot all aspects of LDAP clients and servers.
- Configure and integrate Solaris with Active Directory for authentication.
- PDOM/LDOM configuration and management.
- Apply cybersecurity best practices to ensure high compliance status is met.
- Maintain and develop documentation, as necessary.
- Perform periodic COTS assessments to determine continued compliance, usage, and needs.
- Troubleshoot any issues and provide support across the Information System.
- Develop, integrate, and install periodic releases per client requirements.
- Create, update, and implement design documents for various aspects of the systems engineering lifecycle.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or applied science degree with 9+ years of experience; or Master's degree and 7+ years of experience.
- Must meet IAT Level II certification (Security+, CASP, CAP, CISSP).
- Ability to solve complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
- Work is performed without appreciable direction and is reviewed for desired results.
Full-Time Employee Compensation
- M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
- M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to [email protected]. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880.
With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.
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