System Administrator

Position Title: System Administrator (Linux/Storage) 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 (Mon-Fri) Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time Description of Duties: The System Administrator (Linux/Storage) 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.
• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot storage systems/arrays.
• Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices.
• Utilize and follow developer-provided documentation to build and configure server/system hardware and software to baseline specifications.
• 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.
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leaders, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts.
• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed.
• Identify developer-documentation errors and provide appropriate channels / personnel for correction.
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problems and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems.
• Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed 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 directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting
• Must have 1 year of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have strong knowledge of storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup solutions.
• Must have familiarity with storage management tools (e.g. NetApp, EMC, Dell, IBM, etc.)
• Must have experience with storage protocols (e.g. iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB)
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex storage related issues
• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware 7.0 (or higher)
• Must have administration 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 network troubleshooting experience
• Have experience implementing Multi Factor Authentication methodology
• Have experience with H P server hardware
• Have experience with NetApp Storage
• Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
• Have Project Management experience
• Degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline This position is expected to pay $107,700 - $132,700 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.