IT System Administrator

Operate, maintain and manage Windows/Linux based domain supporting a software development environment. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and is responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data.

Responsibilities
Ensure all data is being backed up per COOP and BCP
Ensure backup system is functioning correctly and periodically test the backup system by restoring files
Respond appropriately to any security or virus incident discovered in the system
Install, configure, monitor, manage and maintain all Windows/Linux based servers
Create and maintain Windows/Linux system administration processes and procedures
Install, configure, manage and maintain all Windows/Linux server based applications
Ensure all Windows/Linux based systems have the appropriate patches installed of which includes but is not limited to, security, applications and OS
Ensure all Windows/Linux based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files
Create, manage and maintain group policy objects, security groups, user accounts
Monitor, manage and maintain storage systems and devices
Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to, servers, applications, storage, processes and procedures
Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired
Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required
All other tasks as assigned by the IT site lead or IT manager Secondary Responsibilities
Assist the help desk respond to end users requests/issues

Experience Required
Technical skills supporting a Windows environment including server setup, deployment, maintenance, and hardening
Must also have a background/knowledge of Linux environment and administration
Must have working knowledge of Agile principles and practices
Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Understanding of what IT's role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) and how it can be applied to PaaS
Knowledge with applying containers (Docker) and use of container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Technical Skills Required
MUST have an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
Senior Windows Domain experience
Windows and Linux system administration
System Security Implementations
Network Attached Storage administration
IBM Server Backup administration
Desired Skills:
Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
Multi-Factor Authentication implementation
OpenShift
OpenStack
VMware ESXI
QAS/VAS, Windows
Active Directory
Backup and Recovery
Containers and Container
Orchestration products
Knowledge of Git
Nexus
Jenkins
Jira and Confluence
Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS
Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and how it applies to IT and IT products

Education Required
Emerging authority typically with an advanced degree and 7+ years experience or bachelors with 9+ years experience or equivalent;
Applies extensive expertise;
Solves complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity;
Work is performed without appreciable direction and is reviewed for desired results from a relatively long time perspective;
Erroneous decisions would normally result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives;
May function in project leadership roles and represents the organization as prime customer contact on significant technical matters on contracts

Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, flexible PTO program, 401k program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $126,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Experience:
IT System Administrator: 7 years (Required)
CI/CD: 7 years (Required)

Location:
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (Required)

Security clearance:
Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person