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Linux System Administrator Functional Lead

HX5, LLC
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2025

Linux System Administrator Functional Lead
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 Functional Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Linux based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center
  • Administer container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman as-well-as maintain multiple repositories/
    registries
  • Oversee and perform the hardening of operating systems and STIG compliance
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure system administration and compliance practices are maintained
  • Manage/delegate tasking derived from project, sustainment, and break/fix sources
  • Manage/mentor a team responsible for ensuring system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level
    agreements.
  • Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation.
  • Focus on creating, upgrading, managing, and sustaining physical and virtual workstations.

     

Salary Range: This position is expected to pay $130,000 - $170,000 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 5, or more, years of directly related experience to UNIX and/or Linux systems administration
  • Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a computing environment Linux certification
  • Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security )
  • Must have an active DoD Secret, or higher, Security Clearance
     

Desired Requirements:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s, or higher, in an IT or any STEM related field
  • Have experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment

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

Salary : $130,000 - $170,000

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