Position Title: Linux System Administrator (Evening Shift)
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Evening Shift (Mon-Fri)
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
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Description of Duties:
The Linux System Administrator (Evening Shift) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The role involves monitoring system activity, implementing
upgrades, vulnerability management, and providing technical support to users. Be a part of a team of qualified, diverse
individuals working in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will:
- Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems
- Utilize and follow developer-provided documentation to build and configure server/system hardware and software to baseline specifications
- Identifies, troubleshoots, and restores network, server, and client systems as outages occur or as needed on a daily basis
- Researches technologies and leverages optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently
- Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs, appropriate tools/software, etc... to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
- Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks
- Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed
- Performs client support administrator duties as applicable
- Identify developer-documentation errors and provide to appropriate channels/personnel for correction.
- Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems
- Installs new software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software conflicts
- Performs application loading, system hardening to include STIG implementation, troubleshooting
- Perform evening shift work, typically 1400-2000 but may change to meet off-hour mission activities
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 12 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 10 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 8 years of general experience; Master's degree and 6 years of general experience
- Must have 7 years of related experience in business systems, operating systems and servers and/or experience in light programming and troubleshooting
- Must have 1 year of experience in a management or leadership role
- Must have administration experience on RHEL 7 and 8 using Command Line Interface.
- Have experience building, configuring and deploying servers using VMware 7.0 (or higher).
- Have experience using Ansible or Ansible Tower automation to update software
- Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
- Have experience working with HBSS/ESS.
- Have experience working with ACAS.
- Have experience configuring and managing NetApp devices.
- Have experience building virtual switches and networks through vSphere
- Have experience installing, patching, configuring and troubleshooting Linux servers and workstations including associated peripherals
- Have experience with DISA tools used in scanning and remediating computer system vulnerabilities
- Have experience resolving hardware & software conflicts, performing server maintenance and break/fix activities
- Have DoD networking experience with classified data networks and strong grasp of red/black concepts and IA compliance
This position is expected to pay $104,000 - $129,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
