Linux System Administrator

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$96,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe. We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions. Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team! Why Work For Us We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Linux/Systems Administrator to join our team and take responsibility for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our Linux-based and Windows-based systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux system administration, including configuring and installing hardware and software, utilizing monitoring technologies, and ensuring the operational health of our infrastructure. Position must be onsite in Colorado Springs.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in Linux system administration.
OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
OR No experience required in lieu of Masters Degree.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
Extensive experience with Linux operating systems and applications, installation, configuration, networking, debugging and troubleshooting
Experience with Windows operating systems and applications, installation, configuration, networking, debugging and troubleshooting
Experience with automation tools like Ansible and scripting languages such as Bash and Python
Strong knowledge of network protocols NFS, CIFS, SMB, DNS, LDAP, SNMP
Experience with RedHat satellite server, repository builds, and management.
Experience with Kickstart and PXE boot provisioning and management.

Responsibilities

Install and configure Linux and Windows operating systems and applications, setup users environment and project directories, utilizing monitoring tools to troubleshoot and sustaining the operational health of the infrastructure
Install and configure Linux and Windows Remote desktop servers, maintain and monitor users’ desktop sessions, troubleshoot users project environment and workspaces
Managing storage arrays and data switches, provisioning storage volumes, monitoring capacity and performance, managing data backup, and performing routine maintenance including firmware upgrade, patching and troubleshooting storage-related issues
Install CAD software and license managers on Linux and Windows servers, manage user permissions and license access, maintain license services and monitor license usage
Maintain RedHat satellite server, manage subscriptions, security patches and updates
Maintaining accurate documentation regarding system configurations, procedures, and inventory
Work closely with service delivery team to provide helpdesk support to end users
Identify areas requiring improvement, and seek out and recommend new solutions