Linux System Administrator IRES - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Linux System Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The position is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and does not offer remote work or relocation assistance. The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance and a day shift schedule; travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The administrator serves as a technical focal point for the architecture, sustainability, and advanced troubleshooting of physical and virtual Linux environments. The role bridges traditional infrastructure maintenance and containerization through administration of VMware Tanzu and container repositories. Working with network, system, and cybersecurity engineers, the administrator provides engineering support to optimize infrastructure for high availability. The position uses automation and modern system administration methods to streamline monitoring, manage backups and disaster recovery, and execute software deployments. Responsibilities also include implementing cybersecurity mitigations, managing standard operating procedures, and ensuring Linux infrastructure meets service-level agreements and mission-readiness requirements. The successful candidate can mentor junior staff, lead cross-functional technical projects, resolve challenging infrastructure problems with scalable solutions, learn new technologies, and maintain professionalism. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee of one of the company’s teammate companies. Resumes must include employment dates in month-and-year format to be considered. Compensation is listed at $120,000–$145,000. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

12 or more years of general full-time work experience; this requirement may be reduced with advanced education.
At least 4 years of directly related experience in enterprise Linux operating systems and server management.
At least 6 months of experience in a management or leadership role.
Proven experience with scripting and automation tools such as Bash, Python, or Ansible.
Demonstrated ability to manage medium-scale technical initiatives and troubleshoot complex systems.
Experience deploying and configuring Ansible Automation Platform.
Experience with Linux Content Management.
Experience with fapolicy and SELinux.
Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher.
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
Experience with Red Hat Satellite and Capsule.
Experience with Red Hat Identity Manager.
Active DoW Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
Submit a resume with employment dates in month-and-year format.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
At least 1 year of MDSEA experience.
Valid Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification.
Active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance.
Strong background in process automation and modern system design.
Expertise in refining standard processes and documenting architectural changes.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical focal point for architecture, sustainability, and advanced troubleshooting of physical and virtual Linux environments.
Administer VMware Tanzu and container repositories.
Collaborate with network, system, and cybersecurity engineers to provide engineering support and optimize infrastructure for high availability.
Use automation and modern system administration methods to streamline system monitoring.
Manage complex backups and disaster recovery.
Execute software deployments.
Implement cybersecurity mitigations.
Manage standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure Linux infrastructure aligns with service-level agreements (SLAs) and mission-readiness requirements.
Mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional technical projects.
Decompose difficult infrastructure problems and engineer scalable resolutions.