Axle Informatics
Location
Rockville, MD | United States
Job description
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 Linux System Engineer 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:
Responsibilities:
Provide Linux and other systems support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
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.)
Follows 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
Other operational duties as assigned
Qualifications:
5+ years of Linux Engineering experience
5+ years of experience working in a Production Support environment
Have desire to learn and implement NIST and Federal Security standards on-premise and cloud environments.
Have desire to learn and implement security tools such as Netsparker , HP Fortify, Splunk, and application patching for vulnerabilities.
Industry-relevant certifications are preferred (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.
Basic 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.
Proficiency in business tools, such as, Word, Excel, Power-Point, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
Self-motivated, and drives tasks to completion with a sense of urgency
Sound judgment, positive attitude, and creative outlook required.
NIH 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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