Engineering Systems Administrator III

We are seeking an experienced Linux/Systems Administrator to join our team and take responsibility for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our Linux-based and Windows-based systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux system administration, including configuring and installing hardware and software, utilizing monitoring technologies, and ensuring the operational health of our infrastructure. Position must be onsite in Colorado Springs., * Install and configure Linux and Windows operating systems and applications, setup users environment and project directories, utilizing monitoring tools to troubleshoot and sustaining the operational health of the infrastructure

• Install and configure Linux and Windows Remote desktop servers, maintain and monitor users’ desktop sessions, troubleshoot users project environment and workspaces
• Managing storage arrays and data switches, provisioning storage volumes, monitoring capacity and performance, managing data backup, and performing routine maintenance including firmware upgrade, patching and troubleshooting storage-related issues
• Install CAD software and license managers on Linux and Windows servers, manage user permissions and license access, maintain license services and monitor license usage
• Maintain RedHat satellite server, manage subscriptions, security patches and updates
• Maintaining accurate documentation regarding system configurations, procedures, and inventory
• Work closely with service delivery team to provide helpdesk support to end users
• Identify areas requiring improvement, and seek out and recommend new solutions

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Linux system administration.
• OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• OR No experience required in lieu of Masters Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems and applications, installation, configuration, networking, debugging and troubleshooting
• Experience with Windows operating systems and applications, installation, configuration, networking, debugging and troubleshooting
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible and scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Strong knowledge of network protocols NFS, CIFS, SMB, DNS, LDAP, SNMP
• Experience with RedHat satellite server, repository builds, and management.
• Experience with Kickstart and PXE boot provisioning and management.

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.