Linux Administrator

Job Reference Number	USAmcm0210b
State	MD
City	Columbia
Business Unit	Security/Protective Services

Job Description

Job Description

Develop solutions at Verizon Business- Federal Network Systems!!!

As one of the worlds leading providers of high-growth communications services, we design, build and maintain mission critical networks for some of the world’s most demanding customers!!!

Senior Information Technology Specialist / Linux Administration

This position will require a security clearance of: TS/SCI Fullscope Polygraph.

In support of an upcoming task we are in need of TWO (2) Senior Information Technology Specialists to support an Infrastructure Security Initiative.

The Infrastructure Security Initiative task, the members of this team will analyze the security posture of devices on a unclassified TAO network, develop a security policy for computers and routers on that network, secure the devices, and develop and document procedures for operators to perform security related monitoring and maintenance in the future.

The Senior Information Technology Specialists must have experience with Linux administration and have experience using a scripting language (PERL, php) to automate aspects of system administration. Specific duties may include but not limited to: performing system upgrades, designing and deploying security monitoring services, conducting proof of concepts (when necessary), installing and configuring lab equipment, and documenting administration processes and procedures to allow other administrators to take responsibility for day-to-day administrative activities.

Requirements

Minimum Position Requirements:

TS/SCI Fullscope Polygraph (Must have completed a Fullscope polygraph at some point in the past, and have an active polygraph (any type) within the past 5 years).
Bachelor of Science-related discipline or equivalent work history/experience.
Must have experience with Linux administration
Experience using a scripting language (i.e. Perl, PHP, etc.).
Experience Documenting Configurations/Procedures.
Verizon Business Federal Network Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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Who We Are:

Verizon Business is on the cutting edge of network innovation:

We provide voice, data, and Internet services to more then 2,700 cities and 150 countries.
Our more than 485,000 route miles span six continents.
We own and operate one of the most expansive IP backbone networks in the world.

Our mission is to deliver value through global capabilities, integrated service portfolios and our commitment to a customer-first philosophy. We're a truly diverse company, one that values all of our team members' talents and opinions. If it's important to you to be an industry trailblazer working with like-minded individuals, Verizon Business is the place for you.

What We Do:

Verizon Business sets the industry standard by leading the way in global communications, providing communication services for tens of thousands of businesses and government agencies around the world, not to mention 97 percent of the Fortune 500.

The only U.S.-based provider to be a charter member of the new consortium building the Trans-Pacific Express (TPE) optical cable network system that will link the U.S. and Mainland China.
The only U.S. Consortium member of the SEA-ME-WE-4 undersea cable network system that spans 20,000 kilometers and reaches 14 countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Western Europe.

Join us and be a part of a high-performing team of front-runners on the leading edge of technology, dedicated to doing and being the best.

What We Offer:

Our employees do groundbreaking, rewarding work, and in return, we offer a Total Rewards package that includes:

Our Verizon Business Savings Plan, a best-in-class 401(k) plan.
An outstanding Tuition Assistance Program to support your continual learning.
Medical/dental/vision from day one.

The work our employees do to help us take care of the world's communication needs makes us proud, and we take care of them in return.

What Are You Waiting For?

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