Linux System Administrator

Schriever Space Force Base

Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Linux System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
• Install, configure, and manage RHEL and other Linux-based systems
• Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed
• Advise team members and leadership and make appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts.
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems
• Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off-hour mission activities
  
  

Salary Range: This position is expected to pay $110,000 - $125,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting
• Must have experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology
• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment
• Must have administration experience on RHEL 8/9 using Command Line Interface
• Must be able to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  
  

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience working with Ansible automation
• Have experience configuring and managing NetApp storage devices
• Have experience with security patching and software management using RHEL Satellite
• Have network troubleshooting experience
• Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
• Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline
  
  

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required level clearance by date of hire.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
  
  

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
  
  

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ