What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux System Administrator position at Cimarron Inc.?
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.
Key Duties
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Cimarron is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.
Key Duties
- Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers and systems.
- Ensure all system changes comply with developer documentation, configuration management, and documentation standards.
- Plan, develop, and execute work plans that support mission-critical requirements.
- Perform inspections and analyze system/event logs to identify issues, trends, and support troubleshooting efforts.
- Install, configure, and manage RHEL and other Linux-based systems.
- Provide timely status updates to leads, managers, and stakeholders on task progress and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with integration leads and managers in problem analysis, requirements development, and implementation.
- Recommend technical solutions to improve system performance, processes, and operational efficiency.
- Utilize the REMEDY ticketing system to track and document issues and resolutions.
- Support evening and weekend shifts as required for mission activities.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- 8 or more years of general, full-time work experience.
- 6 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.
- Experience building, configuring, and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment.
- Administration experience on RHEL 8/9 using the Command Line Interface.
- Ability to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems.
- Current DoD-approved 8570 Level II certification (ex., Security CE).
- Experience working with Ansible automation.
- Experience in configuring and managing NetApp storage devices.
- Experience with security patching and software management using RHEL Satellite.
- Network troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations.
- Bachelor's degree in an IT or engineering-related discipline.
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
