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Job Description

Overview:

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to lead operations at Buckley Space Force Base, CO. This role involves system engineering, real-time analysis, and team coordination in support of mission-critical ground systems. The environment is Linux-based, with a mix of bare metal and virtual infrastructure, and a strong focus on containerized applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as site lead, overseeing system processes and guiding team operations

Sustain and troubleshoot Linux and virtual systems, (HW, SW, and OS)

Perform quick-turn analysis on operational events

Deliver technical presentations and performance reports

Support ground and flight test activities

Monitor system health and maintain application expertise

Coordinate with stakeholders and customers and track real-world events

Technical Environment:

RHEL 7/9, Python, Ansible, Bash, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, VMware, OpenShift

Work Schedule & Travel:

Full-time, Monday–Friday with flexible hours around 8 AM–5 PM

Paid travel to Boulder and Colorado Springs as needed

Pay Range: ~$120-168k annually. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility. Must be willing to obtain CI Polygraph

• Bachelor’s STEM degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience (or additional experience in lieu of degree)

• Linux: Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux systems, preferably RedHat 6/7/8/9

• Hardware: Experience with NetApp, RSA, Cisco, and HPE servers

• Virtualization: Hands-on experience with VMware, preferable vSphere 7.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) Certification: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, etc

• Familiarity with the Ballistic Missile Defense System, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) or related domain • Familiarity with the Ballistic Missile Defense System, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) or related domain

• Experience working in real-time or mission-critical environments

• Skilled in analyzing system performance, verifying requirements, and collaborating on algorithm development

• Networking: Basic understanding of IPv4 fundamentals, preferably in the context of containers and virtualization.

• Experience writing automation for Linux in at least one general-purpose language, such as Ansible (YAML), Python, bash, Groovy, Javascript, etc.

• Comfortable using Git for version control, including branching, merging, and reviewing code

• Cyber security: Knowledgeable in any of the following: SonarQube, DISA STIGs, NIST RMF, zero trust, secure-by-design, Splunk, ACAS, encryption, PKI, identity management, etc.