Cimarron
Linux System Administrator Functional Lead
Cimarron, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Posting/External Job Title
Linux System Administrator Functional Lead
Location
Colorado Springs, CO 81919 US (Primary) Schriever Space Force Base, CO 80930 US
Remote/Onsite/Hybrid
100% Onsite
Job Type
Full-time
# of Hires Needed
1
Education
None
Travel
Up to 10%
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)
$128,000.00 - $174,000.00/yr
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a
Linux System Administrator Functional Lead
to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs area in Colorado.
Key Duties:
Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux-based physical and virtual machines supporting the Missile Defense Space Center. Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman, and maintain multiple repositories and registries. Perform and oversee operating system hardening and ensure STIG compliance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to maintain system administration and compliance standards. Manage and delegate tasks related to projects, sustainment activities, and system break/fix efforts. Mentor and lead a team responsible for system software installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity mitigation efforts. Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation. Create, upgrade, manage, and sustain physical and virtual workstations. Ensure resumes include month and year for all employment history; candidates may be assigned to a teammate company. Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time. This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID. Active Secret Clearance. 5 or more years of directly related experience with Unix and/or Linux system administration. Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification. Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+). Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any IT or STEM discipline. Experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment.
Business Profile:
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Linux System Administrator Functional Lead
Location
Colorado Springs, CO 81919 US (Primary) Schriever Space Force Base, CO 80930 US
Remote/Onsite/Hybrid
100% Onsite
Job Type
Full-time
# of Hires Needed
1
Education
None
Travel
Up to 10%
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)
$128,000.00 - $174,000.00/yr
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a
Linux System Administrator Functional Lead
to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs area in Colorado.
Key Duties:
Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux-based physical and virtual machines supporting the Missile Defense Space Center. Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman, and maintain multiple repositories and registries. Perform and oversee operating system hardening and ensure STIG compliance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to maintain system administration and compliance standards. Manage and delegate tasks related to projects, sustainment activities, and system break/fix efforts. Mentor and lead a team responsible for system software installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity mitigation efforts. Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation. Create, upgrade, manage, and sustain physical and virtual workstations. Ensure resumes include month and year for all employment history; candidates may be assigned to a teammate company. Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time. This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID. Active Secret Clearance. 5 or more years of directly related experience with Unix and/or Linux system administration. Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification. Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+). Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any IT or STEM discipline. Experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment.
Business Profile:
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.