Linux System Administrator

LaunchTech•Colorado Springs, CO

36d•Onsite

About The Position

LaunchTech is seeking a Linux System Administrator Functional Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining Linux-based systems while leading a team of administrators to ensure operational readiness and compliance. You will oversee container platforms, system hardening, and cybersecurity integration while mentoring staff to deliver excellence in mission-critical environments.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active Secret Clearance (or higher)
Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience to UNIX and/or Linux systems administration
Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification
Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+)

Nice To Haves

Must have a Bachelor’s, or higher, in an IT or any STEM related field
Have experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment

Responsibilities

Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux-based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center
Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman, as well as maintain multiple repositories and registries
Oversee and perform the hardening of operating systems and ensure STIG compliance
Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to maintain system administration and compliance practices
Manage and delegate tasking derived from project, sustainment, and break/fix activities
Mentor a team responsible for installations, maintenance, break/fix support, and cybersecurity mitigations in accordance with policies, procedures, and service level agreements
Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation
Focus on creating, upgrading, managing, and sustaining physical and virtual workstations