Linux Systems Administrator (Evening Shift)

$90,000 - $100,000/Yr

Aegis Aerospace - Schriever Air Force Base, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Schriever Air Force Base, CO

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator role at Aegis Aerospace involves managing and maintaining both virtual and physical servers/systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. The position requires a strong background in Linux administration, particularly with RHEL, and experience with automation tools like Ansible. The role also emphasizes collaboration with team members and stakeholders, as well as troubleshooting and resolving system issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems.
• Utilize and follow developer-provided documentation to build and configure server/system hardware and software to baseline specifications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and restore network, server, and client systems as outages occur or as needed on a daily basis.
• Research technologies and leverage optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently.
• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs, appropriate tools/software, etc., to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions.
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed.
• Perform client support administrator duties as applicable.
• Identify developer-documentation errors and provide to appropriate channels/personnel for correction.
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems.
• Install new software releases and system upgrades, evaluate and install patches and resolve software conflicts.
• Perform application loading, system hardening to include STIG implementation, troubleshooting.
• Perform evening shift work, typically 1400-2000 but may change to meet off-hour mission activities.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 12 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 10 years of general experience; bachelor's degree and 8 years of general experience; master's degree and 6 years of general experience.
• Must have 7 years of related experience in business systems, operating systems and servers and/or experience in light programming and troubleshooting.
• Must have 1 year of experience in a management or leadership role.
• Must have administration experience on RHEL 7 and 8 using Command Line Interface.
• Have experience building, configuring and deploying servers using VMware 7.0 (or higher).
• Have experience using Ansible or Ansible Tower automation to update software.
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Have experience working with HBSS/ESS.
• Have experience working with ACAS.
• Have experience configuring and managing NetApp devices.
• Have experience building virtual switches and networks through vSphere.
• Have experience installing, patching, configuring and troubleshooting Linux servers and workstations including associated peripherals.
• Have experience with DISA tools used in scanning and remediating computer system vulnerabilities.
• Have experience resolving hardware & software conflicts, performing server maintenance and break/fix activities.
• Have DoD networking experience with classified data networks and strong grasp of red/black concepts and IA compliance.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development support
• Potential bonuses or other forms of compensation such as sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.