Linux System Administrator

Kihomac • Colorado Springs, CO

76d • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Linux System Administrator will be responsible for building, configuring, deploying, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting both virtual and physical servers/systems. The role requires ensuring that system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management, and documentation practices. The administrator will make recommendations to plan, develop, and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements. Additionally, the position involves performing necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems and trends, aiding in troubleshooting actions. Timely updates on the status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts will be provided to appropriate team leads, managers, and stakeholders. The role also includes installing, configuring, and managing RHEL and other Linux-based systems, assisting integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development, and implementation as needed. The administrator will advise team members and leadership, making appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts. The use of the REMEDY ticketing system to report, track, and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions is also required, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant discipline preferred
• Current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE required
• 5+ years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology required
• Experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment required
• Experience with RHEL 8/9 using Command Line Interface
• Ability to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems required

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems
• Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices
• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
• Install, configure, and manage RHEL and other Linux-based systems
• Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed
• Advise team members and leadership and make appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree