Information Technology - Systems Administrator 3 (Advanced RHEL Systems Administator)

First Tek, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree plus 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years, or Master's degree plus 3 years; or High School diploma plus 9 years in lieu of degree.
  • IAT Level II certification required on day 1; ongoing maintenance of certification necessary for continued employment.
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required from day 1; must maintain this clearance throughout employment.
  • Proficient in managing Windows Server OS in a domain environment.
  • Experience with enterprise backup and restore systems, as well as storage solutions like SAN and NAS.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Systems Administrator for both Windows and Linux environments on a classified contract.
  • Ensure the efficiency of multi-user computer systems by collaborating with network and software engineers, project managers, and IT leadership.
  • Oversee multiple networks, ensuring timely completion of IT administrative tasks.
  • Propose and implement system improvements, including installations, upgrades, monitoring, and configuration management.
  • Conduct compatibility testing for new product releases to mitigate impacts on users.
  • Develop and uphold technical process and procedure documentation as required.
  • Support cyber security efforts by maintaining security audits and logging for classified computers.
  • Create and modify shell scripts to automate tasks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally.
  • Chance to collaborate with teams across various technical domains including Cyber and Software Development.
  • Engagement in sustainment and development projects for future capabilities.
  • Minimal required direction fosters independent problem-solving.
  • Strong emphasis on innovative and pioneering ideas to drive technological advancements.
Full Job Description
WORK SHIFT: 1st Shift
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Company's Defense Systems is seeking a multi-skilled, self-motivated, energetic individual to work at our Colorado Springs, CO location as a Principal/Senior Principal Systems Administrator supporting the JTAGS program. As a member of this team, you will primarily focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administration and secondarily perform as a Windows Systems Administrator. The team manages the hardware, software, network, and security for both RHEL and Windows systems located in Colorado Springs and internationally. Systems Administrators partner with teams such as Cyber, Systems Engineering, Sustainment, Software Development, and others to accomplish the mission. The role will include Sustainment duties associated with the current system and Development projects planned for future capabilities.

Responsibilities:
• Perform as a Windows and Linux System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, system engineers, project managers, and IT management.
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user and impact.
• Assist with developing and maintaining of technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Assist maintaining security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.
• Read, modify, and create shell scripts.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions

Basic Qualifications for a Principal/Senior Principal Systems Administrator:
• Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• IAT Level II certification is required on day 1 of employment; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance on day 1 of employment; the ability to maintain the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS in a domain architecture.
• Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications for a Principal/Senior Principal Systems Administrator:
• Experience building custom "rpm" software packages for RHEL platforms.
• Ansible, RHEL 6/7/8/9, Satellite configuration and usage experience.
• Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and experience hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs.
• Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products.
• Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration.
• Strong Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
• WSUS patching experience.
• Experience working Cisco switches and basic understanding of LAN and WAN networking.
• Experience with DevOps architecture.
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