Linux Systems Administrator II Cleared Linux Engineering Support Spacecraft Development Systems Active TSSCI Required

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator II

Job Location: Broomfield, CO,

Job Type: Long Term Contract
Note: No Visa Sponsorship available at this time.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Cleared Linux Systems Administrator with experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining large Linux enterprise environments to support the development and testing of spacecraft and ground systems. In this role, the systems administrator will work on a team support hardware and software engineering efforts and program initiatives in secure, isolated computing environments.

The administrator will be expected to team with peers, internal customers, and management to contribute strengthen the consistency and standardization of IT infrastructure and services achieve operational excellence and program success. While this position is an individual contributor role, collaboration and strong technical knowledge and skills will be essential attributes..

Job Responsibilities:

Interface with internal engineering customers, program security, and management teams in planning for, developing, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux based systems.

Install, maintain, and support multiple Linux-based servers and applications on physical, virtual, and container platforms in support of program initiatives.

Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability objectives both reactively and proactively.

Maintain a secure computing environment, including adherence to backup schedules, patching, virus updates, and regular security scanning and remediation.

Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capability Units, and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Perform other duties as necessary.

Required Skills:

• Related Bachelor's and 5 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 11 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate's, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Certifications meeting DoD 8570 compliance.
• Expertise in the following preferred:
• Red Hat Enterprise Administration with Identity Management, Satellite, and Ansible Automation
• Knowledge of DOD Information Assurance practices and System Accreditation processes including configuring physical and virtual hosts to DISA STIG requirements
• Experience supporting Software and Enterprise Application development environments and technologies including Docker
• Deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL and CentOS Linux systems
• Install and update Software packages from Repositories or local file system
• Container technologies and platforms including Docker and Podman
• Manage local users and groups and with active directory integration
• Configure and manage services
• Manage and Configure SELinux and Firewalld
• Linux Troubleshooting
• Must have strong documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management/project coordination skills.
• Preferred: RHCSA Certified
• Preferred: Experience in Scripting Languages (Python, Ruby, Bash), Database Applications, Docker, VMware Virtualization Products, Real Time Kernels, MacAfee Antivirus, and VEEAM.