• Linux Automation Systems Administrator - Level 5

    Actalent (Aurora, CO)


    Linux Automation Systems Administrator Level 5

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Linux Automation Systems Administrator to build, maintain, and secure Information Technology systems. This role involves directly supporting customer mission-critical capabilities using industry-standard automation tools. You will collaborate with program developers and system engineers to research issues, determine root causes, and implement solutions to system problems. This position requires occasional after-hour maintenance and on-call support.

    Responsibilities

    + Build, maintain, and secure IT systems using industry-standard automation tools.

    + Support customer mission-critical capabilities.

    + Collaborate with program developers and system engineers to research issues.

    + Determine root causes and implement solutions to system problems.

    + Provide occasional after-hour maintenance and on-call support.

    + Assist with hardware installations, requiring the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

    + Travel occasionally for installation support.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

    + Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

    + U.S. citizenship.

    + Active cybersecurity certification qualified for DoD 8570 IAT Level 2, such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND.

    + Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based systems.

    + Proficiency in automation tools/frameworks such as Ansible.

    + Scripting skills, primarily in Bash and Python.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with deployment and administration in virtualized environments using VMware vCenter.

    + Experience managing network devices.

    + Experience administering Windows-based systems.

    + Experience with pipeline tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory.

    + Ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems efficiently.

    Work Environment

    This position is onsite, requiring occasional after-hour maintenance and on-call support. The role involves collaboration with program developers and system engineers, and may require occasional travel for installation support. The ability to lift up to 35 pounds is necessary for hardware installations.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.