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Linux System Administrator Functional Lead (Secret)
Clearance Jobs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80901
Linux System Administrator Functional Lead
Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Linux System Administrator Functional Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position involves managing Linux-based systems for the Missile Defense Space Center, overseeing system security compliance, and mentoring a team of administrators. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Red Hat environments, container platforms, and leadership in system administration practices. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Linux-based physical and virtual machines Administer container platforms including OpenShift, Docker, and Podman Manage and maintain multiple image repositories and registries Ensure operating system hardening and STIG compliance Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams Manage and delegate tasks derived from project, sustainment, and break/fix sources Lead and mentor a team in performing system software installations, break/fix, and cybersecurity mitigations Develop and maintain baseline configuration documentation and system administration procedures Create, upgrade, manage, and sustain physical and virtual workstations Minimum Qualifications: Must be a US citizen Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with UNIX and/or Linux systems administration Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology or any STEM-related field Experience administering Red Hat Linux environments Compensation: Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications. Application Instructions: Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. Candidate may be hired directly by Aegis Aerospace or by a teammate company. About Aegis Aerospace:
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability
Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Linux System Administrator Functional Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position involves managing Linux-based systems for the Missile Defense Space Center, overseeing system security compliance, and mentoring a team of administrators. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Red Hat environments, container platforms, and leadership in system administration practices. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Linux-based physical and virtual machines Administer container platforms including OpenShift, Docker, and Podman Manage and maintain multiple image repositories and registries Ensure operating system hardening and STIG compliance Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams Manage and delegate tasks derived from project, sustainment, and break/fix sources Lead and mentor a team in performing system software installations, break/fix, and cybersecurity mitigations Develop and maintain baseline configuration documentation and system administration procedures Create, upgrade, manage, and sustain physical and virtual workstations Minimum Qualifications: Must be a US citizen Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with UNIX and/or Linux systems administration Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology or any STEM-related field Experience administering Red Hat Linux environments Compensation: Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications. Application Instructions: Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. Candidate may be hired directly by Aegis Aerospace or by a teammate company. About Aegis Aerospace:
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability