Position Title: Linux System Administrator Lead
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
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Description of Duties:
The Linux System Administrator Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
- Specialize in the administration and operations of Linux environments
- Perform cybersecurity compliance, operational sustainment, and other general IT tasks as required to ensure continuous performance and ATO
- Manage system configuration and operation of servers
- Manage, configure, maintain client-based computer systems
- Perform system monitoring, scanning, and response activities
- Perform administration operations and maintenance activities of hardware and software
- Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client system issues
- Perform and maintain DoD Information System Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance with routine patching for updates released by vendors
- Manage, update, and maintain configuration management of all configuration changes to systems, patches and anti-virus software updates
- Perform system analysis for virtual service health status to include resource utilization and performance requirements to ensure optimal performance of systems
- Perform routine scans and anti-virus software updates on all systems
- Perform system automation activities with utilizing scripting tools/languages
- Provide System Administration support for IT related meetings and configuration change board reviews
- Provide customer support for mission test events that could require travel to and support from remote locations
- Provide COMSEC support as required
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 14 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 12 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 10 years of general experience; Master's degree and 8 years of general experience
- Must have 8 years of directly related experience
- Must have 2 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
- Must have current experience supporting the IRES contract
- Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+ CE Certification)
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
Desired Requirements:
- Be proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux Systems Administration
- Have experience with virtualization solutions
- Have current Windows client and server certifications
- Have a current RedHat certification
- Have Cisco networking experience
- Have experience with automation solutions, systems provisioning and management solutions
- Have experience with scripting or software development
- Have experience with Operating System hardening (DISA STIGs, etc.)
This position is expected to pay $123,000 - $148,000 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.
