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KBR, Inc. · 1 day ago

System Administrator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leader in high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions for the intelligence and national security communities. They are seeking a System Administrator to manage and maintain the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the Air Force's missions.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments

Oversee configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of pipeline components to ensure high availability and optimal performance

Implement and manage containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization solutions

Ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability to meet evolving project demands

Support the automation of deployment and operational tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation

Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure integration of new software components into the pipeline

Optimize CI/CD workflows to increase development speed, reliability, and security

Maintain the security of the Gravity pipeline infrastructure by enforcing DevSecOps best practices

Implement patches, updates, and security controls in accordance with Space Force and DoD standards

Ensure compliance with security policies, including STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and other government regulations

Work with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to mitigate risks

Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and security

Respond to system outages, performance bottlenecks, and security incidents in real time, ensuring quick resolution and minimal impact

Implement disaster recovery and backup procedures to ensure business continuity

Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure system stability and efficient workflows

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices

Qualification

Security ClearanceLinux/Unix managementWindows managementCI/CD pipelinesDevSecOps methodologiesContainerization toolsConfiguration managementCloud platformsSecurity protocolsAnalytical skillsProactive mindsetCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Security Clearance: Must possess an active U.S. government Secret security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience: 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator, DevOps engineer, or similar role supporting complex infrastructures

Proficiency in managing Linux/Unix-based and Windows-based environments

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies

Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization technologies

Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet)

Understanding of network management, storage solutions, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Strong knowledge of security protocols, including patch management, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation

Preferred

Active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain

Experience working within DoD, Space Force, or other defense-related environments

Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, or other government compliance frameworks

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Benefits

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Company

KBR, Inc.

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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.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees