Overview
On Site
USD 125,000.00 - 135,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Telecommuting
Linux
MDA
Research and Development
Configuration Management
Optimization
Research
Root Cause Analysis
Documentation
BMC Remedy
Reporting
Hardware Management
Software Installation
Operating Systems
Virtual Machines
Leadership
Servers
VMware
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Command-line Interface
Ansible
Security+
Customer Engagement
DoD
Security Clearance
Management
NetApp
Network
Multi-factor Authentication
HP Server
Computer Hardware
Taxes
Insurance
Job Details
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
This position has a requirement to provide occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend support as directed by the government customer to meet mission objectives. This support may be required with short or no notice.
This support will consist of onsite administrative activities, including hardware maintenance, software installation, troubleshooting efforts, and other actions required to meet the mission.
This position comes with a higher level of compensation (provided as a $6000 quarterly stipend) based on the flexibility required.
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
This position has a requirement to provide occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend support as directed by the government customer to meet mission objectives. This support may be required with short or no notice.
This support will consist of onsite administrative activities, including hardware maintenance, software installation, troubleshooting efforts, and other actions required to meet the mission.
This position comes with a higher level of compensation (provided as a $6000 quarterly stipend) based on the flexibility required.
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.
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
This position has a requirement to provide occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend support as directed by the government customer to meet mission objectives. This support may be required with short or no notice.
This support will consist of onsite administrative activities, including hardware maintenance, software installation, troubleshooting efforts, and other actions required to meet the mission.
This position comes with a higher level of compensation (provided as a $6000 quarterly stipend) based on the flexibility required.
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
This position has a requirement to provide occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend support as directed by the government customer to meet mission objectives. This support may be required with short or no notice.
This support will consist of onsite administrative activities, including hardware maintenance, software installation, troubleshooting efforts, and other actions required to meet the mission.
This position comes with a higher level of compensation (provided as a $6000 quarterly stipend) based on the flexibility required.
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.
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