Position Title: Senior Linux System Administrator (Rapid Response)

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

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Senior Linux System Administrator (Rapid Response) 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

• 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 leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts

• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements

• Identify developer-documentation errors and provide to appropriate channels / personnel for correction

• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problems and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

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 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

o May be reduced with completion of advanced degree

• Must have 8 years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting

• Must have 2 years of experience working in a management or leadership role

• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware 7.0 (or higher)

• Must have administration experience on RHEL 7 / 8 using Command Line Interface

• Have experience working with Ansible automation

• Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations

• 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 configuring and managing NetApp storage devices

• Have network troubleshooting experience

• Have experience implementing Multi Factor Authentication methodology

• Have experience with HP server hardware

• Degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

This position is expected to pay $125,000 - $135,000 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.