KBR Careers ยท 1 month ago
Enterprise Infrastructure Systems Administrator
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expKBR is a company of innovators and thinkers, and they are seeking an Enterprise Infrastructure Systems Administrator to support the US Geological Survey's Earth Resources Observation & Science Center. This role involves leading technical operations across Windows and Unix/Linux environments, focusing on security, automation, and continuous improvement while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and support the administration of Linux (RHEL, OEL, Rocky) and Windows environments
Configure, maintain, and monitor physical and virtual servers, containers, and specialized software
Perform system maintenance, patching, and vulnerability remediation to ensure a secure and stable environment
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues using diagnostic tools and root cause analysis
Manage user access controls and system security settings
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs and system configurations
Serve as a technical lead on IT projects, from design through implementation and post-deployment support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated IT solutions
Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum of 6 years of directly related technical experience
Strong working knowledge of Linux (RHEL, OEL, Rocky) and Windows operating systems
Experience with server, application, and container provisioning and automation
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and data formats (e.g., JSON, YAML)
Familiarity with IaC/CaC tools (e.g., Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform)
Experience with virtualization and container platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, NetApp, Kubernetes, Docker)
Solid understanding of security practices, incident/problem management, and monitoring tools
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Certifications such as RHCSA, VCP, AWS, Azure, or ITIL v3/v4 Foundation
Experience with tools like Jira (Agile/Scrum), BMC Remedy, SolarWinds, Splunk, Nlyte DCIM
Awareness or experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Familiarity with code debugging tools and techniques
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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