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DoD Secret Cleared Linux System Administrator

Insight Global
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Position Title: Top Secret SCI Linux System Administrator – level 2 or 3

Location: Colorado Springs, Schriever AFB

Duration: 9-month contract to hire

Compensation: $40-$55/hour- potentially higher depending on experience level


Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-9 years of experience (various levels)

• Experience administering and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Must have CompTIA Security with Continuing Education (CE) or equivalent certification under DoD 8570.01-M

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs

  • Scripting experience


Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD STIG interpretation/remediation

• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory

• Experience in Virtualization technology (VMWare)

• Experience as administrator using Ansible, IPA/IDM identity management systems, Kickstart

• Experience configuring/maintaining Networking Hardware (Switch, Router, Firewall)

• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

• Experience utilizing cybersecurity software applications

• Experience working with vendors to expedite installations and repairs to ensure maximum uptime

• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, DevSecOps concepts

• In-depth experience in Operations and Maintenance activities of IT infrastructure

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility


Insight Global is hiring for multiple System Administrators to support a large government prime in Colorado Springs, CO. This is an onsite M-F position and will require a Secret DoD clearance and willingness to work onsite at base in a secure facility. The System Administrator will support the Modeling and Simulation Software (MSS) Infrastructure team based out of Schriever AFB, CO. The Systems Administrator primary duties will include installing, troubleshooting, updating/patching, and maintenance of physical and virtualized environments, lab assets, & IT infrastructure. A candidate will provide support for hardware and software issues, data recovery, system upgrades, software upgrades, configuration issues, system installation and relocation. A large focus of this position will involve working with the Cyber Security team performing STIG checks, addressing deficiencies, remediating findings and hardening systems. This is a long-term opportunity with the prime.

Salary : $40 - $55

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