Systems Administrator Senior

Caribou Thunder

Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy

For the past 2 decades, Caribou Thunder has been a merit-based company driven by performance, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to advancing national security. We take great pride in serving the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Communities (IC), where the stakes are nothing less than the protection of our nation and the advancement of technological frontiers shaping the future of national security.

Our team is built on integrity, technical excellence, and a relentless pursuit of mission success. We do not seek recognition through status or privilege -we have earned our place at the forefront of classified, national, global, space, and deep space programs through proven capability, disciplined execution, and an unyielding drive to innovate. The environments we operate in—from terrestrial battlefields to the silent vacuum of deep space -demand extraordinary skill, precision, and resilience. Every engineer, scientist, and strategist at Caribou Thunder understands the gravity of their role in ensuring mission success for the men and women defending our country.

Our commitment is not just to the mission—but the future of national, global, and space security.

Location:                    Longmont, CO

Requisition#:             0321

Salary:                        $120k - $180k

Clearance:                 Active Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI

Education:                 Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Experience:               9-20 Years

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder is seeking a skilled and experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join our SA Team. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the performance of multi-user computer systems, virtual computer systems, and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products. Your duties will include system administration, patching, backup and restore operations, software license management, and assisting the Information Assurance (IA) Team with account management and system vulnerability management. You will be an integral part of our SA Team, contributing to the reliability and security of our computer systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Linux Systems Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of our multi-user computer systems and COTS software products. You will work closely with the SA Team, providing support for system administration tasks within the scope of the contract. Your responsibilities will include monitoring system performance, resolving performance issues, performing backups and restores, and patching system and operating system software.

1.    Monitor and correct system performance issues to maintain optimal system functionality.

2.    Perform regular backups and restore critical files and data.

3.    Patch system and operating system software to ensure security and performance updates are applied.

4.    Manage software licenses to ensure compliance with vendor requirements.

5.    Collaborate with the Information Assurance (IA) Team to assist with account management and system vulnerability management.

6.    Maintain operations of multi-user computer systems and virtual computer systems.

7.    Work with Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Windows, IBM AIX, and Cisco IOS environments.

8.    Provide on-the-job training on system configuration and assist in deploying software/hardware deliveries.

9.    Support special projects and assist operational crews and contractor teams in resolving system and network issues.

10. Assist the IA team by providing access to system logs, instructions for monitoring user accounts, and identifying and responding to security issues/incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS

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