Linux System Administrator Functional Lead - (ILSAFL060425)

Cimarron•Colorado Springs, CO

10d

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a Linux System Administrator Functional Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs area in Colorado. Key Duties : Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux-based physical and virtual machines supporting the Missile Defense Space Center. Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman, and maintain multiple repositories and registries. Perform and oversee operating system hardening and ensure STIG compliance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to maintain system administration and compliance standards. Manage and delegate tasks related to projects, sustainment activities, and system break/fix efforts. Mentor and lead a team responsible for system software installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity mitigation efforts. Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation. Create, upgrade, manage, and sustain physical and virtual workstations. Ensure resumes include month and year for all employment history; candidates may be assigned to a teammate company.

Requirements

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
This position requires access to federal facilities.
Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire.
If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
Active Secret Clearance.
5 or more years of directly related experience with Unix and/or Linux system administration.
Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification.
Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any IT or STEM discipline.
Experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux-based physical and virtual machines supporting the Missile Defense Space Center.
Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman, and maintain multiple repositories and registries.
Perform and oversee operating system hardening and ensure STIG compliance.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to maintain system administration and compliance standards.
Manage and delegate tasks related to projects, sustainment activities, and system break/fix efforts.
Mentor and lead a team responsible for system software installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity mitigation efforts.
Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation.
Create, upgrade, manage, and sustain physical and virtual workstations.