INNOVIM · 4 hours ago
Linux System Administrator - DoD
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expINNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Linux System Administrator to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The role involves building, configuring, deploying, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting virtual and physical servers/systems while ensuring compliance with documentation and management practices.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
Install, configure, and manage RHEL and other Linux-based systems
Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed
Advise team members and leadership and make appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts
Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems
Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off-hour mission activities
Qualification
Required
Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 6 years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting
Must have experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology
Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment
Must have administration experience on RHEL 8/9 using Command Line Interface
Must be able to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems
Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Have experience working with Ansible automation
Have experience configuring and managing NetApp storage devices
Have experience with security patching and software management using RHEL Satellite
Have network troubleshooting experience
Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline
Benefits
Comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs
Life insurance
Matching 401k contribution
Educational/Training support
Company
INNOVIM
INNOVIM is a defense & space company offering IT, Science and Engineering applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shahin Samadi, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and CTO
Marianna Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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