Enterprise Linux Infrastructure Engineer

1 week ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Federal Bureau of Investigation Full time
Overview

The Information Technology Infrastructure Division (ITID) is in search of a skilled Information Technology Specialist (Linux Engineer) to oversee the installation, security, monitoring, and maintenance of the Enterprise Linux framework. If you have a passion for automation, scripting, and problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment, consider joining our Enterprise Linux team.

Eligibility
  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

    Federal employees classified as "surplus" or "displaced".
  • Federal employees - Competitive service

    Current or former competitive service federal employees.
  • Federal employees - Excepted service

    Current excepted service federal employees.
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Internal to an agency

    Current federal employees of this agency.
  • Military spouses
  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • Veterans
Agency Clarification

All U.S. Citizens are eligible.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and manage Linux servers (both physical and virtual), networks, and applications. Establish new baselines with appropriate security and access controls, including DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGS) and necessary security measures. Diagnose system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Monitor system performance and optimize configurations for enhanced efficiency. Apply best practices to boost system performance. Automate system administration tasks utilizing scripts and tools such as Ansible, PERL, and shell scripting. Streamline processes to enhance productivity.
  • Oversee the installation, operation, and support of JBOSS application server/middleware environments. Ensure multi-factor authentication mechanisms are established for secure identification within the enterprise Windows infrastructure. Collaborate with vendors and developers to implement necessary fixes.
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies for Linux infrastructure. Ensure robust data backup and restoration protocols are in place. Apply security updates and patches to Linux systems using available tools.
  • Assess, implement, and enhance security protocols to safeguard against vulnerabilities. Collaborate with security teams to address any security findings or vulnerabilities and apply necessary fixes or updates.
  • Provide training and support to other IT personnel on Linux-related tasks. Collaborate effectively with technical and client teams. Ensure comprehensive technical documentation exists for all systems and is regularly updated. Documentation will include OS version and patch levels, hostnames, property numbers, IP addresses, enclave, number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, and service accounts, system owner, and applications in use.
Employment Conditions

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications

GS-13: Candidates must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as follows:
  • Experience in IT systems development, life cycles (i.e., systems documentation design development, and configuration management), automated and manual information processing systems, data sources, data flow, and interaction of existing IT systems regarding IT project work.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with others, prepare reports, and deliver presentations. Ability to provide guidance and obtain support necessary to execute IT projects, goals, and initiatives.
  • Experience in engineering, modifying, and creating custom dashboards utilizing Linux solutions (i.e., Grafana, Zabbix) to monitor system health and configuration.
  • Experience in engineering, hardening, and deploying Linux baselines, provisioning new hardware, and delivering unique, customized scripting solutions for deploying Linux baseline images and software.
  • Experience in automating processes through Ansible Automation Platform templates and workflows. Develop and modify Ansible automation playbooks and roles utilizing YAML coding. Deploy and monitor Ansible automation workflows.
Desired Skills

While not mandatory, the following skills are preferred:

- Linux

- UNIX

- Red Hat

- Ansible

- PERL/ Python

- Shell Scripting

- Bare metal and virtual hardware

Education

No formal educational requirement for this position.

Additional Information

To attract and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for incentives, subject to approval by the Human Resources Division.

As a federal agency dedicated to ensuring justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from various communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures who share our commitment to public service.

Evaluation Process

Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications outlined above. Applications will be assessed under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Resumes and supporting documentation will be used to determine job qualifications and compared to responses in the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in the resume may eliminate candidates from Most Competitive status.

Applicants will be categorized into one of three groups: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Candidates in the Most Competitive category will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

Competencies for Evaluation
  • Customer Service
  • Information Management
  • Technology Awareness
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Initiative
  • Problem Solving/Judgment
Required Documents

  1. Your resume, detailing relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
  2. A complete assessment questionnaire.
  3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
  • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees.
  • Memorandum for Record (MFR), as detailed in Additional Information.
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees.
  • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.


Application Process

To apply for the Linux Systems Engineer position, please follow the application instructions provided.

The official title of this position is IT Specialist.

Next Steps

Once your complete application is received, an evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted to determine your ranking. Candidates deemed Most Competitive will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and potential interview. You will be updated on your application status throughout the process.

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