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Position: *Linux engineer* *Location:Boston cambridge* *Duration:**5 months but the contract is for 3-4 years* *POSITION SUMMARY* The Red Hat Administrator will work with various highly-visible IT Solution partners (contractors, sub-contractors, and Lockheed Martin professionals) configuring and supporting custom servers using a Linux platform and configuration in order to securely transfer genomic and exomic data according to government requirements to the Veteran’s Administration for the Million Veteran Program (MVP). *SECURITY REQUIREMENTS* Candidate must be able to obtain NACI-Low level security clearance. *PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES* · Build, upgrade and configure custom ordered servers spanning on a Linux platform and configuration, desktop support, configure firewalls from scratch. · Know the process for patching, network structure, firewall and how it flows into the servers. · Monitor, troubleshoot and repair upgraded servers with hardware and network problems · Implement security access for storage and transmission of whole genome and whole exome sequencing data generated for a VA Genomics project to create user accounts and to regulate controlled data access · Monitor IT systems and protect secure genomic data against unauthorized disclosure, accidental or intentional loss of data, or unauthorized modification · Document, maintain and enforce Standard Operation Procedures and security policies, consistent with the federal and health-care security standards · Perform Vulnerability Assessments of systems and networks using both automated and manual methods · Implement applications to alert any breach in data access · Report any potential or actual breach of data security to Security Incident Response Team based on the security policies · Report weekly and monthly about system and data security statuses and incidents · Follow security protocols in handling large-scale data · Interface with the data managers/administrators and educate them about standard policies for secure data transfer · Assist in all aspects of data movement between VA and the sequencing center - data delivery, data packaging, shipping & data sanitization *QUALIFICATIONS* *Education* · Information Systems or related computer-based degree preferred · Industry recognized certifications in networking: CCNA required, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP a plus *Experience* · 5 years of experience as a Red Hat Administrator (Intermediate level, SME isn’t a requirement) · Red Hat versions 5 or 6 · 3-5 years of Windows Desktop Support · Network Architecture experience preferred, but not required. · 4 years of experience in server maintenance and patch administration · Experience conducting IT incident response investigations · Experience using Kickstart or Yom · Solid working knowledge and experience with Linux, PC and Server Hardware, Windows Server, or FreeBSD, and encryption protocol · Knowledge and experience of internet and networking technologies, i.e. TCP/IP, UDP, SMB, HTTP · Experience with networking and data access tools, ie.Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Active Directory · Build process with servers, process for patching, network structure, firewall and how it flows into the servers. Solid knowledge and experience administering Windows or Unix based operating systems · Data security experience with federal agencies (DoD, NIH & FDA) preferred · Skills · Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), interacting with high level executives · Problem solving, being able to give input and offer solutions on how to make this project a success from an IT perspective · Ability to document security incidents and events clearly and succinctly · Ability to work independently with a lot of structure in place · Works well under pressure · Ability to work well in a customer service focused role · Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Standards a plus *Job Expectations* *Installation*: · Documenting Internet Protocol Address (IP) schema · Assigning IP to the appropriate devices · Staging the servers · Installing Operating System (Linux/RedHat, Windows, etc.) and loading the appropriate software on the servers · Patching Operation System (OS)/software to the appropriate levels · Capture deployed Image for future installs · Firewall configurations · Switch configurations · Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) configuration · Change all default passwords · Set up Network Time Protocol (NTP) · Domain Name Services (DNS) set up (if any) *Post Installation*: · Validate network connectivity to the Internet · Validate network connectivity to the Internet using an Access Control List (ACL) · Validate connectivity to local host machine · Validate connectivity to local host machine using an Access Control List (ACL) · Back up firewall and switch configuration · Reboot all devices (firewall, switch, etc.) to make sure configuration did not change and startup configuration is working properly · Shut down ports not being used on firewall and switch · Test system by sending sample file, etc. · Patch Management, Testing and Deployment · Hard drive sanitation for reutilization of hardware *Maintain the technical environment to include:* · Hardware · Databases · Storage Area Network (SAN) - if any · Backup and recovery of systems · Patching of systems · Firmware upgrades or updates · Trouble tracking and notification · Troubleshooting contact list · Daily monitoring of system logs *Venu | IT Recruiter |* [image: Description: logo] *A CMMi Level 3 Company* *Driving the Business Trend* [image: cid:image027.jpg@01CCFE1A.9168A1A0]<https://www.facebook.com/pages/USM-Business-Systems/294628553910625> [image: cid:image028.jpg@01CCFE1A.9168A1A0]<http://twitter.com/#!/USMBusinessSys> [image: cid:image029.jpg@01CCFE1A.9168A1A0]<http://www.linkedin.com/company/96716?trk=tyah> 14175 Sullyfield Circle, Suite # 400,Chantilly, VA 20151, U.S.A Email: ve...@usmsystems.com , Phone: 703-246-1848 Skype:venub_usm ISO 9001 and ISO 20000 Certified Company Ranked No.7 in the Washington DC area-*Washington Business Journal, 2013;* Smart CEO Award Winner By SMART CEO Magazine, Baltimore, U.S.A; *Inc5000* *Recognized Fastest growing private company in U.S.A.**www.usmsystems.com* <http://www.usmsystems.com/> *,* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "American Vendor--IT Consulting" group. 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