Linux System Administrator - IRES

Title:

Linux System Administrator

Clearance Special Access Requirements:
None

Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000

Location:

Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type:
DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

• Implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center.
• Work closely with network engineers, system engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and additional system administrators, to provide high quality, innovative engineering services to the Government customer.
• Work with system engineers and Senior system administrators to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions.
• Work with cybersecurity engineers to conduct on-going vulnerability scanning and system patching, as necessary, to reduce cybersecurity risks.
• Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
• Work with Senior system administrators to develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation.
• Be responsible for ensuring system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements.
• Focus on creating, upgrading, managing and sustaining physical and virtual workstations and servers.

• Be a strong innovator in process improvement and system design.
• Have a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Have strong problem-solving skills.
• Be energetic and patient approach to customer service.
• Have a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Be able to quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult software problems and provide resolution.
• Be able to function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to the team lead.
• Have a positive, "can-do" attitude, be able to work in a very high paced and dynamic environment, and embrace change.

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 3, or more, years of directly related experience in relevant business systems, operating systems, and servers
• Must possess a strong understanding of Linux system administration concepts
• Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

This position is expected to pay $110,000 – $130,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.