• Linux System Administrator Functional Lead

    KIHOMAC (Colorado Springs, CO)


    + Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center

    + Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman as-well-as maintain multiple repositories/registries

    + Oversee and perform the hardening of operating systems and STIG compliance

    + Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure system administration and compliance practices are maintained

    + Manage/delegate tasking derived from project, sustainment, and break/fix sources

    + Manage/mentor a team responsible for ensuring system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements

    + Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation

    + Focus on creating, upgrading, managing, and sustaining physical and virtual workstations

    + .Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Education/Training:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in an IT or STEM related field

    + Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification

    + Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+)

    Experience:

    + 5+ years of directly related experience in UNIX and/or Linux systems administration

    + Experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment

    Security:

    + Must be a US citizen

    + Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

    + Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

    + Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

    + Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

    + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

    + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

    + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

    + Short Term & Long Term Disability

    + Training & Development

    + Wellness Resources

     

    Salary: $130,000 - 170,000

     

    Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.