Linux System Administrator IRES - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$120,000 - $145,000•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 role is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is not available for remote or telework. It requires an active DoW Secret clearance and a day shift; travel may be required up to 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. The administrator serves as a technical focal point for 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, while working with network, system, and cybersecurity engineers to support highly available infrastructure. The position also uses automation to streamline monitoring, manage backups and disaster recovery, and deploy software. Responsibilities 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, break down difficult infrastructure problems, and develop scalable solutions. The candidate is expected to be ambitious, inquisitive, proactive, self-motivated, committed to continuous improvement, and professional in the workplace. Resumes must include employment dates in month-and-year format. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee of a teammate company. The stated compensation range is $120,000–$145,000. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

At least 12 years of general full-time work experience; this requirement may be reduced with advanced education.
At least 4 years of directly related experience with 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.
An 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.
An 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

Provide technical leadership for the 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.