Systems Administrator Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Backup Devices Bash Shell CompTIA Security+ Information Systems Linux Networking Hardware Python (Programming Language) Network Configuration and Change Management Network Administration Role-Based Access Control Red Hat Enterprise Linux
+10 more
Ansible Virtualization Technology Wide Area Networks Backup and Restore Windows Desktop YAML Scripting Computer Networking Systems Computer Network Operations Cyber Warfare

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will support, design, and sustain secure internal and external networks for DoD/Space Systems contexts. You work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and manage systems, applications, and security configurations, with a strong focus on Linux/RHEL administration. You will help ensure compliant, high-availability environments and apply risk management practices in IL4+ networks. This is a mission-driven role offering hands-on technical challenge and opportunities to influence secure, scalable network operations. Compensation / Benefits * Maintain and monitor internal and external networks and related systems * Implement and manage security and network configurations across Linux/RHEL and Windows environments * Provide user support and technical guidance in a high-performance team * Manage RBAC and STIG policies for RHEL systems * Develop and use Ansible playbooks (YAML) for automation * Work with Cisco networking equipment, virtualization, and LAN/WAN technologies * Support data backups and communication security (COMSEC) policy integration * Apply Risk Management Framework to network/information system environments * Operate in DoD policy context for system/network administration and IL4+ environments * Participate in and support DoD/USSF defensive cyber operations * Adapt to travel (~<10%) and Colorado Springs work location * Possibly collaborate across Space Systems Command initiatives Tasks * 10+ years of relevant experience with a Masters degree OR 18+ years with a Bachelor’s degree OR 25+ years with an Associate’s degree * Strong Linux/RHEL system administration * Windows desktop and server knowledge * RBAC and STIG policy management for RHEL * Proficient with Ansible and YAML * Working knowledge of Cisco networking, switching, and virtualization * Virtualization experience in user environments and network appliances * Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies and data backup * COMSEC policy concepts and integration * Experience with IL4+ network environments and DoD policy * Risk Management Framework (RMF) application experience * Scripting in Bash and Python * Relevant DoD/Space Systems Command experience and Defensive Cyber Operations * 1+ Cyber/Sys Admin certification (Security+, Linux, Red Hat, AWS Cloud, CCNA or DoD 8140) * Colorado Springs location with limited remote work and travel requirements Key requirements *

Requirements

you and LAN/WAN technologies * Support data backups and communication security (COMSEC) policy integration * Apply Risk Management Framework to network/information system environments * Operate in DoD policy context for system/network administration and IL4+ environments * Participate in and support DoD/USSF defensive cyber operations * Adapt to travel (~<10%) and Colorado Springs work location * Possibly collaborate across Space Systems Command initiatives Tasks * 10+ years of relevant experience with a Masters degree OR 18+ years with a Bachelor’s degree OR 25+ years with an Associate’s degree * Strong Linux/RHEL system administration * Windows desktop and server knowledge * RBAC and STIG policy management for RHEL * Proficient with Ansible and YAML * Working knowledge of Cisco networking, switching, and virtualization * Virtualization experience in user environments and network appliances * Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies and data backup * COMSEC policy concepts and integration

  • Experience with IL4+ network environments and DoD policy * Risk Management Framework (RMF) application experience * Scripting in Bash and Python * Relevant DoD/Space Systems Command experience and Defensive Cyber Operations * 1+ Cyber/Sys Admin certification (Security+, Linux, Red Hat, AWS Cloud, CCNA or DoD 8140) * Colorado Springs location with limited remote work and travel requirements Key requirements *

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