Systems Administrator - Cleared On-site

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

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LOCATION: AURORA, CO
RATE RANGE: 75.00-80.00 PER HOUR
JOB#: 14574151

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Typically requires bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
Must have a current and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Must have Linux experience.
Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND
Must have experience administering Red Hat Linux based systems
Must have scripting experience

Duration:0-12 month(s)

Description/Comment:

System Administrators collaborate with a diverse team to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

What You Will Do:
Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment.
Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
Understanding of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
Travel required to other US Domestic locations as business needs dictate up to 5% travel.
Full time 100% Onsite position.

Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with patching, creating/maintaining RPM packages
Experience with performance tuning, networking, user management (LDAP), and security hardening
Administer, maintain and troubleshoot Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)
Experience with Jenkins automation
Configuration of Scanning tools Nessus/McAfee
Proficiency with Enterprise level administration of common services such as DNS and LDAP
Strong analytic and research skills - must be detail oriented
Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with efficiency
Requires the ability to effectively interact with external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations and vendors

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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