Senior Linux System Administrator (Rapid Response) IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Senior Linux System Administrator (Rapid Response)

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Senior Linux System Administrator (Rapid Response) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

·         Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems

·         Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices

·         Utilize and follow developer-provided documentation to build and configure server/system hardware and software to baseline specifications

·         Research technologies and leverage optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently

·         Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions

·         Assist integration managers in problem definition and root cause analysis as needed

·         Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts

·         Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements

·         Identify developer-documentation errors and provide to appropriate channels / personnel for correction

·         Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problems and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

·         Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

o   May be reduced with completion of advanced degree

·         Must have 8 years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting

·         Must have 2 years of experience working in a management or leadership role

·         Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware 7.0 (or