Linux System Administrator IRES

Position Title: Linux System Administrator 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: Day shift - Occasional off shift, extended, or weekend support may be required. Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time - Occasional local travel may be required to support off-site customers and projects Description of Duties: The Linux System Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems.
• Research technologies and leverage optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions.
• Assist integration managers in problem definition and root cause analysis as needed.
• Perform vulnerability remediation and mitigations to include hardening of operating systems and STIG compliance
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed.
• 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. Occasional off shift, extended, or weekend support may be required. Occasional local travel may be required to support off-site customers and projects. 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 8 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 6 years of general experience, Bachelor's degree and 4 years of general experience, or a Master's degree and 2 years of general experience
• Must have 5 years of related experience in business systems, operating systems, and servers and/or experience in light programming, project management of small initiatives, and troubleshooting
• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware
• Must have administration/ troubleshooting experience on RHEL 7 and 8 using Command Line Interface
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security CE
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance Desired Requirements:
• Have experience working with Ansible automation
• Have experience configuring and managing Network storage devices
• Have network troubleshooting experience
• Have experience implementing Multi Factor Authentication methodology
• Have experience with HP server hardware
• Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
• Degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline This position is expected to pay $89,500 - $114,500 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.